Jager

Occupational

Meaning

A hunter, derived from the German word for hunter.

Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Jäger' (hunter), an occupational surname for someone who hunted game. The surname reflects a common medieval occupation in Germanic regions.

About the Jager Surname

An occupational surname indicating a person who worked as a hunter or huntsman. The name was common in medieval Germanic regions where hunting was an important profession.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 25,000 bearers in the United States #739 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in German-speaking countries, with significant populations in North America and other regions with German immigration.

Jager Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Mick Jagger (variant) Gregg Jager

People with the Jager Surname

James Jager