How common is the Daiger surname?

There are approximately 800 people with the surname Daiger in the United States.

Are there Daiger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Daiger surname appear in Civil War records.

Daiger

Q: What does the surname Daiger mean?

The surname Daiger means "Possibly a maker or seller of daggers or a descriptive term for a dagger-like quality.". It is of German origin.

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Meaning

Possibly a maker or seller of daggers or a descriptive term for a dagger-like quality.

Etymology

May derive from Middle High German 'dagger' (dagger) with an agent suffix. The exact etymology is uncertain and requires further genealogical research.

About the Daiger Surname

A rare German surname of uncertain origin, possibly occupational. Further research is needed to establish its definitive etymology.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 800 bearers in the United States #3,873 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany and among German immigrant communities.

Daiger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Daiger Surname

J.M. Daiger

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: Medieval Germany
Estimated Bearers: 800

War Records

1 soldiers with the Daiger surname found in Civil War records.

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