Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. TIE-lər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational name for a tiler of roofs, derived from Old English tigele "tile". A famous bearer of this name was American president John Tyler (1790-1862). DetailsRelated Names Given Name DescendantsTyler, Tylor, Tylar(English) Categories American presidential surnames, Doctor Who companions, musicians, occupations, Star Trek characters, Vice presidents Entry updated February 12, 2018 ·