Bager is a Danish surname, a cognate of the English surname Baker. Both names derive from an occupational title for a baker, ultimately from Old English bakere meaning "baker." In Denmark, the surname Bager is most commonly found in central and southern Jutland, with a notable presence in cities like Aarhus and Copenhagen. History and Etymology The surname Bager is an example of a widespread onomastic pattern across Europe, where a word for an occupation becomes a hereditary surname. The Danish form Bager corresponds to surnames in other Germanic languages, including Dutch Bakker, German Bäcker, and English Baker. A feminine form of the name in English is Baxter, which originated as "baker" for women. Flemish De Backer also belongs to this Dutch-language family.