Schlyer

Schlyer Meaning & Origin

About Schlyer
The surname Schlyer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlüsselfeger," meaning "key maker" or "locksmith." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as locksmiths or had a connection to the trade. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was skilled at opening locks or had a knack for solving problems.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlyer: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlyer 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
XLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/schlyer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLR', 'SLR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlyer in Braille

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

The name Schlyer in braille

How to sign the name Schlyer using Sign Language

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

The name Schlyer in sign language

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