What does the surname Yager mean?

The surname Yager means "A hunter or huntsman.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Yager surname?

There are approximately 5,500 people with the surname Yager in the United States.

Are there Yager soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 399 soldiers with the Yager surname appear in Civil War records.

Yager

Occupational

Meaning

A hunter or huntsman.

Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Jäger' meaning hunter, which became anglicized as Yager. The surname originally denoted someone who hunted professionally or held hunting rights.

About the Yager Surname

A German occupational surname indicating a profession in hunting. The name became established in German-speaking regions and spread through immigration.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,500 bearers in the United States #1,638 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany and among German-American communities, particularly in the United States.

Yager Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Yager Surname

Arthur Yager

Doctor, Governor General of Puerto Rico

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,500

War Records

399 soldiers with the Yager surname found in Civil War records.

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