Sailer

Sailer Meaning & Origin

About Sailer
The surname Sailer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Seiler," meaning "rope maker" or "cordwainer." It is derived from the Middle High German word "seilære," which refers to someone who made ropes or cords. The name was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of ropes, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a skill or physical attribute associated with rope making. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Sailer, Seiler, and Seyler, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sailer: 2,520
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.85

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈseɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sailer in Braille

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

The name Sailer in braille

How to sign the name Sailer using Sign Language

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

The name Sailer in sign language

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