Shuyler

Shuyler Meaning & Origin

About Shuyler
The surname Shuyler is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "schuyler," meaning "shelter" or "protection." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a shelter or a protective structure. Over time, the surname Shuyler has evolved and become associated with various prominent families in American history, particularly the Schuyler family of New York.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shuyler: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shuyler 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 Shuyler is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OY1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/shuyler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shuyler in Braille

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

The name Shuyler in braille

How to sign the name Shuyler using Sign Language

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

The name Shuyler in sign language

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