Chandler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The founding heritage of the Chandler family is in the Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Chandler comes from when one of the family worked as a person who makes and sells candles. More rarely, the surname Chandler may have been applied to someone who had the responsibility of lighting the candles in a large house or someone who owed rent in the form of wax or candles. The surname Chandler is derived from the Old English words chaundeler and chandeler, which in turn come from the Old French word chandelier. This is derived from the late Latin word candelarius, which comes from the word candela, which means candle. This Latin word comes from the word candere, which means to be bright. 1

Early Origins of the Chandler family

The surname Chandler was first found in Yorkshire where the first record was that of the occupation: Nicholas de Malton, candelery 7 Edward II (Freemen of York.) Later the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 listed Matilda Candeler. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 listed: Reginald le Chandeler, London; and William Candelarius, Leicestershire. 2

Another source notes that Matthew le Candeler from London, was also listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 and that William le Chandeler was found in the Assize Rolls for Essex in 1285. 3

Early History of the Chandler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chandler research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1274, 1296, 1330, 1548, 1566, 1567, 1668, 1687, 1693, 1697, 1701, 1703, 1717, 1737, 1739, 1744, 1745, 1750, 1766, 1783, 1786, 1787, 1791, 1800, 1804, 1820, 1856, 1859, 1860, 1875 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Chandler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Chandler Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Chandler has been spelled many different ways, including Chandler, Chandlers, Channdler, Channdlers, Candler, Chaundler and many more.

Early Notables of the Chandler family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Chandler World Ranking

In the United States, the name Chandler is the 322nd most popular surname with an estimated 84,558 people with that name. 5 However, in Australia, the name Chandler is ranked the 454th most popular surname with an estimated 8,328 people with that name. 6 And in New Zealand, the name Chandler is the 709th popular surname with an estimated 1,005 people with that name. 7 The United Kingdom ranks Chandler as 462nd with 14,047 people. 8


Chandler migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Chandlers to arrive in North America:

Chandler Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Chandler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Chandler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Chandler migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Chandler Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Chandler migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Chandler Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
Chandler Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Chandler migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Chandler Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Chandler (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Chandler +
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