Schager

Schager is a surname of Dutch origin. It is a toponymic name derived from the town of Schagen in the province of North Holland, with the suffix -er commonly used in Dutch to indicate origin. The form suggests that an ancestor hailed from Schagen or lived in the surrounding area. The name is most frequently found in the Netherlands and among Dutch diaspora communities, with smaller occurrences in neighboring Germany and in North America due to historical migration.

In genealogical and historical sources, Schager appears as a relatively uncommon surname. Variants and spellings may arise from regional orthographic practices or transliteration over time, with Schagen (the place name itself) sometimes appearing in records related to the same origin. The name does not denote a specific occupation or lineage beyond its toponymic roots, and bearers have been associated with a variety of social and professional backgrounds.

See also Schagen, the town associated with the surname, which provides regional context for the name’s origins.