sager

Sager is a surname of Germanic origin that is found in Germany, Switzerland, and across Western Europe and the North American diaspora. It is also used as a place name in some regions and has appeared in the branding of several companies. In genealogical records, the surname has long been associated with German-speaking communities and has spread to English-speaking countries through immigration.

As a surname, Sager is borne by individuals in many professions, and the name appears in historical documents dating to the medieval and early modern periods in Central Europe. The exact etymology varies by family line and is not uniformly agreed upon; in some cases it may relate to occupational or regional origins within Germanic naming practices.

In business and industry, Sager Electronics is a U.S.-based distributor of electrical components and related supplies. The name has also appeared in consumer electronics as a brand for notebook computers, notably in the 1990s and early 2000s, when Sager-branded laptops used Clevo chassis and were sold by various retailers. The brand has since largely faded from mainstream markets, though historical models are still referenced by enthusiasts and collectors.

Sager remains in use as a surname and toponym, and may be encountered in historical records, genealogy, and commercial branding. Variants and related surnames appear in different languages and regions, contributing to its widespread but uneven distribution.