Gayler

Gayler Meaning & Origin

About Gayler
The surname Gayler is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gailere," meaning a jailer or someone who works in a prison. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held the position of a jailer or had some association with the prison system. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Gayler, Gaylor, or Gaynor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gayler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gayler: 720
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,031
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gayler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gayler is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gayler in Braille

Here's how to represent Gayler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gayler in braille

How to sign the name Gayler using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gayler using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gayler in sign language

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