Schuyler (given name)
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Schuyler is a given name derived from a Dutch
word meaning "scholar." In the United States it is used for both boys and girls, typically with the alternate phonetic spellings Skylar and Skyler
.
The surname Schuyler
was originally introduced in North America
by 17th century settlers arriving in New York
. It became a given name in honor of prominent members of the New York family, such as Philip Schuyler
, and so became the given name of Schuyler Colfax
, the 17th vice president
of the United States
. Schuyler Fisk
is a female singer with this name who has appeared in films, such as 'Orange County', 'Snow Day', etc.
The spelling Skylar was the 479th most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 171st most common name for girls born there in 2007. The spelling Skyler was the 271st most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 374th most popular name for girls. The spelling Schuyler last ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States in 1994, when it was at 974th place on the charts.
Schuyler
is also a surname
of Dutch origin.
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
word meaning "scholar." In the United States it is used for both boys and girls, typically with the alternate phonetic spellings Skylar and Skyler
Skyler
The name Skyler or Skylar; is a modern spelling of the surname, or the male first name, Schuyler which is now often used as a given name in the United States. Schuyler is referred to as a "scholar" in German language. The surname Schuyler was originally introduced in America by 17th century...
.
The surname Schuyler
Schuyler
Schuyler is a given name of Dutch origin.Schuyler may also refer to:-People :* Cortlandt V.R. Schuyler , US army general* Eugene Schuyler , American writer, explorer and diplomat...
was originally introduced in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
by 17th century settlers arriving in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. It became a given name in honor of prominent members of the New York family, such as Philip Schuyler
Philip Schuyler
Philip John Schuyler was a general in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York. He is usually known as Philip Schuyler, while his son is usually known as Philip J. Schuyler.-Early life:...
, and so became the given name of Schuyler Colfax
Schuyler Colfax
Schuyler Colfax, Jr. was a United States Representative from Indiana , Speaker of the House of Representatives , and the 17th Vice President of the United States . To date, he is one of only two Americans to have served as both House speaker and vice president.President Ulysses S...
, the 17th vice president
Vice president
A vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Schuyler Fisk
Schuyler Fisk
Schuyler Elizabeth Fisk is an American actress and singer-songwriter.-Early life:Fisk was born in Los Angeles, California to actress Sissy Spacek and production designer Jack Fisk....
is a female singer with this name who has appeared in films, such as 'Orange County', 'Snow Day', etc.
The spelling Skylar was the 479th most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 171st most common name for girls born there in 2007. The spelling Skyler was the 271st most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 374th most popular name for girls. The spelling Schuyler last ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States in 1994, when it was at 974th place on the charts.
Schuyler
Schuyler
Schuyler is a given name of Dutch origin.Schuyler may also refer to:-People :* Cortlandt V.R. Schuyler , US army general* Eugene Schuyler , American writer, explorer and diplomat...
is also a surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
of Dutch origin.