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.
The surname Schuyler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Schuyler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.