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*[[Claire Chandler]] (born 1990), Australian politician
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Chandler
Language(s)English,
Origin
Region of originEurope
Other names
Variant form(s)Chandelar, Candelar, Chandeler, Chandlar

Chandler, and its variant spellings, is a family name that originated as an occupational surname in medieval England. It applied to a person involved in making or selling candles and similar articles. The earliest records as a surname are of Matthew le Candeler in London in 1274 and William le Chandeler in Essex in 1275.[1] In the 1881 census of England, the surname Chandler was apparently used by over 0.3% of the population.[2]

As of 2010, Chandler ranked as the 404th most popular surname in the United States, with 79,186 citizens.[3]

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  1. ^ Reaney, P.H. (1961), "Chandler", A Dictionary of British Surnames, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, p. 65
  2. ^ "About the Chandler One-Name Study". Retrieved 5 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Chandler Last Name Popularity, Meaning and Origin". namecensus.com. Retrieved January 11, 2023.