Meager

Meager Meaning & Origin

About Meager
The surname Meager is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "meagre," meaning thin or lean. It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was thin or gaunt in appearance. Over time, the surname Meager became hereditary and passed down through generations, often retaining its original meaning. Today, individuals with the surname Meager can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United Kingdom and Australia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meager: 301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmigər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR', 'MJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meager in Braille

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

The name Meager in braille

How to sign the name Meager using Sign Language

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

The name Meager in sign language

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