Saenger

Saenger is a surname of German origin. It is an orthographic variant of Sänger, which means “singer.” The form Saenger typically arose in English-speaking contexts where the umlaut was transcribed as “ae.”

The surname most likely originated as an occupational name for a singer. It spread from German-speaking regions to other parts of Europe and to the Americas through migration, particularly during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

In the United States and elsewhere, Saenger appears as a family name and has been used in the naming of theatres and other venues after individuals bearing the surname. It is also carried by people in various professions, reflecting the reach of German heritage in modern populations.

See also Saenger and Sänger for related forms and origins; the name is connected to other spellings and places that share the same root meaning.