Explore the Family Name Chandler
The meaning of Chandler
English (of Norman origin): occupational name for a maker and seller of candles, from Anglo-Norman French chandeler ‘maker or seller of candles’ (Old French chandelier, Late Latin candelarius, a derivative of candela ‘candle’). While a medieval chandler no doubt made and sold other articles beside candles, the extended sense of modern English chandler does not occur until the 16th century. The name may also, more rarely, have denoted someone who was responsible for the lighting arrangements in a large house, or else one who owed rent in the form of wax or candles.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chandler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chandler has seen marginal shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chandler was ranked as the 379th most popular surname but dropped to the 404th spot by 2010. This represents a decrease in rank of approximately 6.6%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Chandler increased from 76,114 in 2000 to 79,186 in 2010, an increase of 4.04%. The proportion of people with the surname Chandler per 100,000 also decreased slightly during this decade, going from 28.22 to 26.84.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #379 | #404 | -6.6% |
| Count | 76,114 | 79,186 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 28.22 | 26.84 | -4.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chandler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chandler saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Chandlers identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 76.77% in 2000 to 74.49% in 2010. The second largest group, Black, saw a slight increase from 19.11% to 19.63%. Those who identified as Hispanic more than doubled their previous share, going from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.40% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Chandlers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native also saw increases, at 20.00% and 23.64%, respectively. The group identifying as two or more races grew the most, from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010, an increase of 38.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.77% | 74.49% | -2.97% |
| Black | 19.11% | 19.63% | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.4% | 62.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.2% | 38.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.68% | 23.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.6% | 20% |
Chandler ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Chandler is British & Irish, which comprises 56.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.5%) and Eastern European (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Nigerian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 56.3% |
| French & German | 21.5% |
| Eastern European | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Chandler
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Chandler have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 87.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 87.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 87.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 87.00% |
What Chandler haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Chandler is I-P195.2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-P195.2 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pearce, Thompson, Green, Brown, Edwards, Smith, Taylor, White, Martin, Cooper.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Chandler surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Chandler have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Chandler" Surname 42.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Chandler" Surname 27.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Chandler" Surname 24.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Chandler" Surname 19.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Chandler?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Chandler are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition