Maker or layer of tiles
An occupational surname derived from the Old French 'tieuleur', referring to someone who manufactures or installs roof or floor tiles. While less common than the spelling Tyler, it retains the same professional heritage from the Middle Ages. It has transitioned from a trade-based surname to a modern given name.
Less common today
Tiler isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,519 in 2000.
Principal dancer with the New York City Ballet
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
