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Early Origins of the Schooler family

The surname Schooler was first found in southern Germany, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. Chronicles first mention Dietschi Schuoler of Basel in 1270, and Johann Schuller in 1393. They would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Schooler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schooler research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1627, 1657, 1683, 1713, 1719, 1720, 1724, 1734, 1782, 1784, 1804 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Schooler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schooler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schuler, Schueler, Schueller, Schoeler (Westphalia), Scholer (Westphalia), Schuyler and many more.

Early Notables of the Schooler family

Notables of the time with the surname Schooler were Peter Schuller, a prominent and royal judge of the city of Znaym in Bohemia, who was ennobled in 1713 and awarded the...
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Schooler Ranking

In the United States, the name Schooler is the 17,571st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Schooler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schooler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jac Schooler, who settled in Baltimore in 1832
  • Mrs. Caroline Schooler, aged 42, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1863
  • Miss Mary Schooler, aged 10, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1863
  • Peter Schooler, aged 65, who arrived in America, in 1896
Schooler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alexander Schooler, aged 32, who arrived in America from Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1908
  • Frances Schooler, who arrived in America, in 1911
  • John Schooler, aged 20, who arrived in America from Hamilton, Scotland, in 1911
  • Roberta Margaret Schooler, aged 22, who arrived in America from Hamilton, Scotland, in 1911
  • Margaret Schooler, aged 22, who arrived in America from Hamilton, Scotland, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Schooler (post 1700) +

  • Tommy Schooler, American actor, known for his work on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) and Endless Bummer (2009)
  • Jonathan Schooler, American Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences at University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Lynn Schooler, American author in Alaska, known for her books "The Blue Bear," "The Last Shot" and "Walking Home"
  • Jennifer Schooler (b. 1983), American model, Miss Globe International (2002)
  • Michael Ralph "Mike" Schooler (b. 1962), American retired Major League Baseball player who played from 1988 to 1993
  • Lewis Schooler, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Des Moines, Iowa, 1898-1902 2
  • John E. Schooler, American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Louisiana, Missouri, 1965 2
  • John E. Schooler, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1900 2


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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