Candle maker
An occupational surname of French origin, derived from the Old French word 'chandelier'. It originally referred to a person who made or sold candles, or sometimes provided lighting for a household. This specific spelling is a rare variant of the more common Chandler.
Less common today
Chandlor isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,169 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
