About Egert
The surname Egert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "egert," meaning "heron." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a heron, such as being tall, thin, or having long legs. The surname Egert may have been initially used to describe a person's physical appearance but eventually became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Egert is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Egert 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 Egert is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Egert in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Egert using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.