Metzger

Metzger is a surname with German origins that literally translates to “butcher”. It was likely first used to denote someone who worked as a butcher or was born into a family of butchers. The name is quite common in German-speaking countries, but has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. Despite its origins, many people with the Metzger surname today have no connection to the butcher trade and have gone on to pursue a variety of professions.