TheNameDBLager
OccupationalMeaning
From the occupational term for a camp or storage place keeper, or from a type of beer.
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'Lager,' meaning 'camp,' 'storage,' or 'warehouse,' which also refers to a type of beer. The surname likely originated as an occupational designation for someone who managed a storage facility or camp.
About the Lager Surname
A German occupational surname derived from the word for a storage facility or camp. The name may also relate to the brewing industry, given the association with lager beer.
Distribution
Found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with some presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown