TheNameDBGirdler
OccupationalMeaning
A surname derived from an occupational term for someone who made or sold girdles.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'girdel' or 'girdle' combined with the occupational suffix '-er', indicating a maker or seller of girdles or belts. The occupation was common in medieval England.
About the Girdler Surname
An English occupational surname indicating an ancestor who made or sold girdles, belts, or similar items. The surname reflects the medieval craft guilds and occupational naming traditions.
Distribution
Found primarily in England with scattered distribution across English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown