Beeger

Occupational

Meaning

One who begs or a beggar.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Beger' or Middle High German 'begere' meaning beggar. The surname may also relate to an occupational term for someone who collected alms or practiced begging.

About the Beeger Surname

A German occupational surname with potentially derogatory origins, though such surnames were common in medieval times. The name may have referred to a mendicant or someone associated with almsgiving.

Distribution

Primarily found in German-speaking regions, rare in other areas.

Notable Bearers

Uncommon surname with limited documented notable bearers

People with the Beeger Surname