Yerger

Yerger Meaning & Origin

About Yerger
The surname Yerger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jeger," meaning "hunter." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as hunters or had a connection to hunting. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Yerger.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yerger: 1,636
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,300
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yerger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARKR
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y ER1 JH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjərʤər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARKR', 'ARJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yerger in Braille

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

The name Yerger in braille

How to sign the name Yerger using Sign Language

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

The name Yerger in sign language

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