Saeger
OccupationalMeaning
An occupational surname referring to a sawyer or someone who saws wood.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'sagen' (to saw) with the occupational suffix '-er' (one who does). The surname originated as an occupational designation for woodworkers in German-speaking regions.
About the Saeger Surname
A German occupational surname denoting a sawyer or woodcutter. The name has been documented in German records since medieval times.
Distribution
Found primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions with secondary presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers of this surname