Find out how popular the last name Shaylor is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Shaylor.

Shaylor, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Shaylor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shaylor in America

Shaylor is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shaylor surname appeared 207 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Shaylor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shaylor to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Shaylor

The surname SHAYLOR has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "scyldra" or "scyldra," which translates to "shield bearer" or "shield maker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in military or armory trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SHAYLOR name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Shailore." In the late 13th century, the name is also found in the records of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, indicating its presence in the southeastern regions of England.

During the medieval period, the SHAYLOR surname appeared in various forms, including Shayler, Shayler, Shayller, and Shayloure, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in those times. Several historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire (1301) and the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire (1327), contain references to individuals with these alternative spellings.

Notable individuals bearing the SHAYLOR surname include William Shaylor, a prominent merchant from London who was recorded in the city's records in the late 16th century. John Shaylor, born in 1623, was a respected theologian and author who published several works on religious subjects. In the 18th century, Thomas Shaylor (1700-1782) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Shaylor (1769-1849), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bristol. Her efforts paved the way for greater access to education for women during that era. Additionally, Sir William Shaylor (1816-1891) was a prominent politician and Member of Parliament for the borough of Reading from 1868 to 1885.

The SHAYLOR surname has a long and rich history, with its roots firmly planted in the medieval period of England. While the name has evolved over time, it continues to carry the echoes of its origins as a descriptor of a profession or occupation related to the making and bearing of shields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shaylor

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Shaylor.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Shaylor was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Shaylor has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Shaylor was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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