Hagar

Hagar Meaning & Origin

About Hagar
The surname Hagar is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name Hagar, which means "flight" or "stranger." In the Bible, Hagar was the handmaid of Sarah and the mother of Ishmael. The name Hagar is also associated with the Arabic word "hajara," meaning "to emigrate" or "to flee." Overall, the surname Hagar signifies someone who is a wanderer, a stranger, or someone who has migrated or fled from their homeland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hagar: 3,075
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 G AA0 R
🌐 IPA
/ˈheΙͺgΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hagar in Braille

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

The name Hagar in braille

How to sign the name Hagar using Sign Language

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

The name Hagar in sign language

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