Candle maker or seller
An occupational surname derived from the Old French word 'chandelier'. It originally referred to a person who made or sold candles, and later, other household items. While the 'Chandler' spelling is more common, this variant offers a unique twist on a traditional trade name.
Less common today
Chandlar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,741 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
