gånger
Gänger is a German surname and, in some dialect and historical contexts, a noun formed from gehen with the agent suffix -er. The word literally means “one who goes” or “goer” and is related to other agent-noun formations in German.
The name most often arises in genealogical and onomastic contexts. As a surname it is found in
Etymology and origin: The suffix -er marks the agent or doer of an action, with gehen as
Modern usage: Outside proper names, the noun Gänger is uncommon in contemporary standard German; speakers would
Notable people: The surname Gänger has appeared among academics, artists, and public figures in German-speaking regions;