| Sholar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms Early Origins of the Sholar familyThe surname Sholar 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 Sholar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sholar 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 Sholar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sholar Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schuler, Schueler, Schueller, Schoeler (Westphalia), Scholer (Westphalia), Schuyler and many more. Early Notables of the Sholar familyPeter Schuller, a prominent and royal judge of the city of Znaym in Bohemia, who was ennobled in 1713 and awarded the title "von Schullern"; and Colonel Philip Pieterse Schuyler (1627-1683)... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sholar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sholar Rankingthe United States, the name Sholar is the 15,052nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Sholar familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gabriel Schuler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1728. He was followed by Adam Schuler, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1730; and Valentin Schuler, who came in 1735. Jakob Schuler came with his wife and eight children to Carolina in 1736. Frantz Schuller came to Philadelphia in 1733.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sholar (post 1700) | + |
- Owen Sholar (b. 1998), American actor from Palo Alto, California, known for Criminal Minds (2005), Lily (2009) and Why Am I Doing This? (2009)
- Patrick Sholar, American animator, known for Beacon (2022) and The Retriever (2020)
- Dirk Sholar, American actor, known for The Addiction (2018) and Opportunity Costs (2012)
- Bill Sholar, American commercial artist and founder of The Porsche Club of America (PCA) is a non profit organization of Porsche enthusiasts in 1955
- Kelvin Lamar Sholar (b. 1973), American pianist, bandleader, producer and composer
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