Scuyler

Meaning

Shield maker or protector.

Etymology

Derived from the Dutch 'schuyler' or 'schuiler,' related to 'schild' (shield) and occupational suffixes. The name has Dutch colonial roots, particularly in New York.

About the Name Scuyler

Scuyler is a variant spelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, which became established in America through Dutch colonial settlement. The name has been used as both a surname and given name in English-speaking contexts.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Scuyler