Find out how popular the last name Candler is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Candler.

Candler, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Candler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Candler in America

Candler is the 12889th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Candler surname appeared 2,386 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Candler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Candler to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Candler

The surname Candler has its origins in England and is believed to have derived from the Old English word "candel," meaning "candle." This surname was initially adopted as an occupational name for individuals who were involved in the production or selling of candles.

The earliest recorded instances of the Candler surname can be traced back to the late 12th century in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record from the time of King Edward I, the name is listed as "Candeler" and "Candeler le candelmaker."

During the medieval period, the Candler surname appeared in several historical documents and records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1210, where a William Candeler is mentioned. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also include a reference to a John Candeler.

One notable individual bearing the Candler surname was Robert Candler (c. 1460 - c. 1540), a prominent English composer and musician during the Renaissance period. He served as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal under King Henry VIII and contributed to the Eton Choirbook, a significant collection of English sacred music from the early 16th century.

Another noteworthy figure was Robert Candlish (1806 - 1873), a Scottish minister and theologian who played a significant role in the Disruption of 1843, which led to the formation of the Free Church of Scotland. He was a renowned preacher and author, publishing numerous works on theology and church history.

In the United States, the Candler name gained prominence through the entrepreneurial success of Asa Griggs Candler (1851 - 1929), a businessman and philanthropist best known for acquiring and popularizing the Coca-Cola brand. He also founded Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and played a vital role in the city's development.

Other individuals bearing the Candler surname include Edward Candler (1874 - 1953), an English cricketer who played for Oxford University and Kent County Cricket Club, and John Candler (1787 - 1869), an English architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

While the Candler surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with notable bearers across different fields, reflecting the diverse and rich history associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Candler

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Candler.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Candler was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Candler has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Candler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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