Schuyler

Schuyler Meaning & Origin

About Schuyler
The surname Schuyler is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "schuilen," meaning "to shelter" or "to hide." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with a shelter or hiding place. The name Schuyler is most commonly associated with the prominent Dutch-American Schuyler family, which played a significant role in the early history of New York.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schuyler: 3,480
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.18

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schuyler 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
SKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S K AY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈskaɪlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schuyler in Braille

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

The name Schuyler in braille

How to sign the name Schuyler using Sign Language

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

The name Schuyler in sign language

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