Styler

Origin and Meaning

Styler is an English surname of occupational origin. It derives from the Middle English word "styler," meaning a person who styled or dressed hair. The name was typically given to those who worked as hairdressers or barbers during medieval times.

Distribution and Popularity

The surname Styler is not particularly common and is mainly found in the United Kingdom. It is more prevalent in certain regions of England, especially in the southern counties. Variants of the name include Stiler and Styller.

Notable Bearers

One of the most well-known bearers of the surname Styler is Trudie Styler, a British actress, film producer, and philanthropist. She is also the wife of the musician Sting. Trudie Styler has been actively involved in various social and environmental causes.

In Popular Culture

The surname Styler has appeared in popular culture through various forms of media, including books, films, and television. It is sometimes used to depict characters who are involved in the fashion industry or beauty sector.

There are approximately 471 people named Styler in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Styler.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • Craig
  • David
  • Jamie
  • John
  • Les
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Robert

Female

  • Betty
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Karen
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Sheila
  • Sophie
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.