Saylor

Saylor Meaning & Origin

About Saylor
The surname Saylor is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a sailor or a boatman. It is derived from the Middle English word "sailor," which itself comes from the Old French word "sailleur." The name was likely given to individuals who worked on ships or were involved in maritime activities. Over time, the surname Saylor has become a common surname among English-speaking populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saylor: 16,010
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2276
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saylor 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 Saylor in Braille

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

The name Saylor in braille

How to sign the name Saylor using Sign Language

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

The name Saylor in sign language

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