TheNameDBJager
OccupationalMeaning
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
Primarily found in German-speaking countries, with significant populations in North America and other regions with German immigration.
Notable Bearers
Mick Jagger (variant), Gregg Jager