Seyler

Seyler Meaning & Origin

About Seyler
The surname Seyler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "seiler," meaning "rope maker" or "cordwainer." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the production of ropes or cords. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who made ropes for ships or for various other purposes. Over time, the surname Seyler has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Seyler: 2,102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,257
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Ranking information for the surname Seyler is not currently available.

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 Seyler in Braille

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

The name Seyler in braille

How to sign the name Seyler using Sign Language

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

The name Seyler in sign language

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