Description:
CHENDELWARSurname is a French surname. It is derived from the given name Charles. The surname may also be spelled Chandonneau, Chandelon, Chandeluneau, Chandeluneau-Lacroix, or Chandelon. The name is believed to originate in the province of Normandy, where the name Charles was popular among the nobility. The name may also be found in the Basque Country and in Spain. The surname may also be found in other parts of Europe, including Russia, Italy, and Romania. The name is also found in North America, where it is most common in Quebec. The variant spellings include Chandonneau, Chandelon, Chandeluneau, Chandeluneau-Lacroix, and Chandelon.
