Dager

Dager Meaning & Origin

About Dager
The surname Dager is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dagger," meaning "day." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with or worked during the day. The name may have been given to individuals who were day laborers or had a profession that required daytime activities. Over time, the surname Dager has evolved and spread to various regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dager is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dager: 594
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,492
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dager based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dager is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeΙͺgΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TKR', 'TJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dager in Braille

Here's how to represent Dager in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dager in braille

How to sign the name Dager using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dager using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dager in sign language

Numerology