Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
GIRDLER
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
GIRDLER. A maker of girdles — an ancient occupation. The Girdlers' Company in London was incorporated in I '1-19.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English