Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
WAGER
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
WAGER. Wageoure is used by the Scot, poet Barbour, for a mercenary soldier — one who fights for a ' wage ' or hire. Hence also Wageman.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English