Eager

Eager Meaning & Origin

About Eager
The surname Eager is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "egre," meaning "eager" or "ardent." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was enthusiastic, keen, or eager in their actions or demeanor. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who displayed a passionate or zealous nature, or it could have been used ironically to describe someone who was the opposite. Over time, the surname Eager became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eager: 2,305
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eager 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 Eager is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈigər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', 'AJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eager in Braille

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

The name Eager in braille

How to sign the name Eager using Sign Language

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

The name Eager in sign language

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