TheNameDBYager
OccupationalMeaning
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
Found in Germany and among German-American communities, particularly in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Mick Yager