Jäger (also spelled Jaeger and Jager) is a German surname meaning "hunter" in modern German. It derives from the Middle High German jeger, from Old High German jagon ("to hunt"), with the addition of the agent suffix -er. The name originated as an occupational surname for someone who hunted or managed game, a role of importance in medieval European feudal systems. In German-speaking regions, the Jäger was often a member of the nobility or a professional tracker employed by a landowner. Over time, the surname spread across Germany and into other countries via emigration. Etymology The word Jäger is composed of the verb jagen ("to hunt") and the suffix -er, which denotes a person who performs an action (compare En. singer). The base jagen goes back to Old High German jagon, which is akin to Old Saxon jagon and Old English *ġēān („to become quiet lying on the back in the highest gear“ it isn´t need explanation clearly the Old High German word described the pursuit of animals and to overtake them eventual strangleΈ however connotation of further might leads tot he of Oe“