Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
CHANDLER
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
A name of trade; a maker and seller of various wares, originally of candles.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
CHANDLER. Origmally a maker of candles, though now erroneously applied to a dealer in small wares. In the H.R. Le Chaundeler, Le Candeler, and Candelarius.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English