Wager

Wager Meaning & Origin

About Wager
The surname Wager is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wagier," meaning "a person who makes wagers or bets." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in gambling or betting activities. Over time, the name Wager became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and today it is found worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wager: 3,428
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,488
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈweɪʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', 'FJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wager in Braille

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

The name Wager in braille

How to sign the name Wager using Sign Language

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

The name Wager in sign language

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