There are
480
Challenders in the USAChallender is the
44730th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Challender
GeorgeChallender
George Challender was an American conductor and music director known for his work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera.FrankS.
Frank S. Challender was an American lawyer and jurist who served as a justice of the Washington Supreme Court from 1930 to 1944.HiramChallender
Hiram Challender was a Marine Corps officer who served in the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Fort Fisher.ElizabethChallender
Elizabeth Challender was an English nun and martyr who was executed for her Catholic faith during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.RobertChallender
Robert Challender was a British television executive and producer known for his work on nature documentaries, including the popular series 'The Blue Planet.'WilliamChallender
William Challender was an English actor and theatre director, best known for his Shakespearean performances and his work at the Royal Shakespeare Company.DorothyChallender
Dorothy Challender was an American artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures, influenced by the Abstract Expressionist movement.JohnChallender
John Challender was a British footballer who played as a forward for various clubs, including Manchester United and England's national team.MargaretChallender
Margaret Challender was a British television producer known for her work on popular drama series, including 'The Bill' and 'London's Burning.'ThomasChallender
Thomas Challender was an Australian cricketer who played as a fast bowler. He represented Australia in international matches during the early 20th century.Challender Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Challender' is of English origin. It is derived from the occupational name 'chandler,' which originally referred to a candlemaker or a dealer in wax and other materials used in candlemaking.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Challender' is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It is less common in other English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Challender' include 'Chancellor,' 'Chandler,' 'Challoner,' 'Chandlerman,' 'Challinor,' 'Chadlander,' 'Challinor,' 'Callan,' 'Chanders,' and 'Callinden.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available on the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Challender.'