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UK surname

Dejager

A Dutch surname meaning "the hunter" or "the huntsman."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Hampshire, Kensington and Chelsea and Oxford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dejager is 207 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

207

2016, ranked #19,118

Peak year

2016

207 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016, ranked #19,118.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dejager surname distribution map

The map shows where the Dejager surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Dejager surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dejager over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 64 #31,233
1998 modern 69 #31,076
1999 modern 82 #29,933
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 85 #29,396
2002 modern 119 #25,231
2003 modern 140 #22,634
2004 modern 142 #22,573
2005 modern 147 #22,057
2006 modern 147 #22,221
2007 modern 153 #21,912
2008 modern 150 #22,429
2009 modern 155 #22,438
2010 modern 164 #22,109
2011 modern 174 #21,096
2012 modern 185 #20,223
2013 modern 202 #19,389
2014 modern 198 #19,841
2015 modern 197 #19,774
2016 modern 207 #19,118

Geography

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Where Dejagers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Hampshire, Kensington and Chelsea, Oxford, Brent and Chichester. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Hampshire 011 East Hampshire
2 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Oxford 008 Oxford
4 Brent 015 Brent
5 Chichester 004 Chichester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dejager

These lists show first names that appear often with the Dejager surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dejager

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dejager, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Dejager surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Dejager household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Dejager is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dejager is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dejager falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dejager is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Dejager, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dejager

The surname DEJAGER has its origins in the Netherlands, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Dutch word "jager," which translates to "hunter" in English. It is believed that the prefix "de" was added to the name to indicate a profession or occupation, suggesting that the original bearers of the name were likely hunters or worked in a related field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEJAGER surname can be found in the municipal archives of Amsterdam, where a man named Pieter DEJAGER is mentioned in a document from 1587. This document details his involvement in a legal dispute over property ownership, providing valuable insight into the lives of individuals bearing this surname during that time period.

The DEJAGER name also appears in several historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, including church records, tax rolls, and military rosters. For instance, a man named Jan DEJAGER is listed as a soldier in the Dutch East India Company's records from 1658, indicating that some individuals with this surname may have been involved in the Dutch colonial expansion during that era.

In the 19th century, the DEJAGER surname gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Theodorus DEJAGER (1825-1901), a renowned Dutch architect who designed several notable buildings in Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands. His legacy as an influential figure in Dutch architecture has helped to further cement the DEJAGER name in the historical records.

Another notable individual with the DEJAGER surname was Gerrit DEJAGER (1892-1972), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the Dutch Parliament from 1937 to 1956. He played a significant role in the post-World War II reconstruction efforts in the Netherlands and was widely respected for his dedication to public service.

Furthermore, the DEJAGER name has been associated with various place names throughout the Netherlands, such as the village of De Jagershuizen, which translates to "The Hunters' Houses." This connection to place names further reinforces the link between the surname and the occupation of hunting.

While the DEJAGER surname has its roots firmly planted in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Individuals bearing this surname can be found in countries such as South Africa, Canada, and the United States, where they have contributed to the cultural diversity and richness of their respective communities.

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FAQ

Dejager surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dejager surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 207 in 2016. That gives Dejager a modern rank of #19,118.

What does the Dejager surname mean?

A Dutch surname meaning "the hunter" or "the huntsman."

What does the Dejager map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dejager bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.