indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from occupation & from location)
Usage Dutch, South African
Pronounced Pron. [də.ˈjaːɣ.ər](Dutch) [də.ˈjaːx.ər](Dutch) /də.ˈjaːr/(Afrikaans) /də.ˈjaːx.ər/(Afrikaans) [key·simplify]
Meaning & History
Means "the hunter" in Dutch, an occupational name. In some cases, it could derive from the name of a house or ship.