| ![Show Contents]() Sayler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
England
Switzerland
Etymology of SaylerWhat does the name Sayler mean? The Sayler surname is derived from the German word "seil," meaning "rope," and as such it is thought to have originally been an occupational name for a maker of rope. Early Origins of the Sayler familyThe surname Sayler was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The name emerged in Bale and in Schaffhausen in Switzerland where they became prominent families. Early History of the Sayler familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sayler research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1850 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Sayler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sayler Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Seiler, Seyler, Sailer, Sayler and others. Early Notables of the Sayler familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sayler Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sayler Rankingthe United States, the name Sayler is the 11,639th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Sayler migration to the United States | + |
Sayler Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Ralph Sayler, who landed in Virginia in 1649 2
Sayler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Andrew Sayler, who landed in Virginia in 1704 2
- Johann Sayler, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1728
- Peter Sayler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
- Abraham Sayler, aged 30, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1736 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sayler (post 1700) | + |
- Major-General Henry Benton Sayler (1893-1970), American Chief of Research & Development, Office of the Chief of Ordnance (1946-1949) 3
- Jace Sayler (b. 1979), American professional (NFL) football player
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2014, March 26) Henry Sayler. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Sayler/Henry_Benton/USA.html
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