Yeager

Yeager Meaning & Origin

About Yeager
The surname Yeager is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jeger," meaning "hunter." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who worked as hunters or gamekeepers. The name Yeager is often associated with bravery, skill, and a connection to nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yeager: 22,634
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjeɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', 'AJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yeager in Braille

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

The name Yeager in braille

How to sign the name Yeager using Sign Language

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

The name Yeager in sign language

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