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). Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantsTyla, Tyler, Tylor, Tylar(English) Categories American presidential surnames, American vice presidents, bluegrass musicians, Doctor Who companions, ends in -er, folk heroes, isograms, occupations, rock singers, rugby union All Blacks, Star Trek characters, ventriloquists, y vowels
