| ![Show Contents]() Candeler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of CandelerWhat does the name Candeler mean? The ancestors of the name Candeler are thought to be from the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The surname Candeler is derived from the Middle 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. As a surname, Candeler was likely originally occupational, for a person who makes and sells candles. Less common derivations suggest that Candeler may have been for someone who had the responsibility of lighting candles in a large house, or someone who owed rent in the form of wax or candles. 1 Early Origins of the Candeler familyThe surname Candeler was first found in London where the first listings of the family were found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273: Reginald le Chandeler; and Mathew le Candeler. The same rolls listed another family but in the Latin form of the name: William Candelarius, Leicestershire. 2 A few years later in Scotland, "John the "Candelar" was appointed to bring certain Scottish jewels and writings from Berwick to London in September 1296. " 3 Early History of the Candeler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Candeler research. Another 167 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1274, 1296, 1330, 1548, 1566 and 1567 are included under the topic Early Candeler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Candeler Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Candeler are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Candeler include: Chandler, Chandlers, Channdler, Channdlers, Candler, Chaundler and many more. Early Notables of the Candeler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Candeler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Candeler familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Candeler or a variant listed above: Robt Candler, who arrived in Virginia in 1664;Frances Candler, who arrived in Barbados in 1671; John Candler, who settled in Virginia in 1703; Anne Candler, who came to Virginia in 1733.
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- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
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