Magier

Magier Meaning & Origin

About Magier
The surname Magier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "magier," meaning "magician" or "sorcerer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who practiced magic or had skills associated with sorcery. The name may have been given to individuals who were believed to possess supernatural abilities or had a mysterious aura. Over time, the surname Magier became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, it is a relatively rare surname found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Magier: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 JH IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/magier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MJ', 'MKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Magier in Braille

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

The name Magier in braille

How to sign the name Magier using Sign Language

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

The name Magier in sign language

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