Saylor is a given name and a surname of

English English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national ide ...

origin. It might have evolved from an occupational name referring to an

acrobat Acrobatics () is the performance of human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination. Acrobatic skills are used in performing arts, sporting events, and martial arts. Extensive use of acrobatic skills are most often performed in acro ...

that originated from a French word. https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname?surname=SAYLOR#:~:text=English%20(Lancashire%20and%20Yorkshire)%3A,been%20involved%20in%20surname%20formation. Notable people with the surname include: *

Bruce Saylor Bruce Saylor (born April 24, 1946, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American composer. Biography Saylor was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. In 1952, his family moved to Springfield Township, just outside the city, where he attende ...

, American composer * John P. Saylor (1908–1973), American politician *

Lynn Carey Saylor Lynn Carey Saylor (born September 19) is an American singer, guitarist and composer. She is most known for her recording work with Queen guitarist Brian May, and her remake of the 1984 Pat Benatar hit "We Belong", which was recorded for and re ...

, American musician * Michael J. Saylor (born 1965), CEO of MicroStrategy **

The Saylor Foundation The Saylor Academy, formerly known as the Saylor Foundation, is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC. It was established in 1999 by its sole trustee, Michael J. Saylor. Since 2008, the focus of the foundation has been its F ...

, a free online university *

Morgan Saylor Morgan Frances Saylor (born October 26, 1994) is an American actress. She is best known for starring as Dana Brody in the Showtime series ''Homeland'', 2019's ''Blow the Man Down'' and for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Leah in the 2016 Su ...

, American actress *

Steven Saylor Steven Saylor (born March 23, 1956) is an American author of historical novels. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied history and classics. Saylor's best-known work is his ''Roma Sub Rosa'' historical mystery ...

, (born 1956), American author *

Connie Saylor Conrad "Connie" Saylor (June 3, 1940 – February 4, 199 was a journeyman NASCAR racecar driver. Career Saylor did one-off events in the Winston Cup Series during the 1980s and early 1990s, and also raced in ARCA and late model sportsman series ...

, (1940-1993) NASCAR driver from Johnson City Tennessee

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