About Obaya
The surname Obaya is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "obaya," which refers to a type of large, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transportation in the Asturias region of northern Spain. As a surname, Obaya likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with these boats. The name may also have been given to individuals who were associated with the sea or had a connection to maritime activities.
The surname Obaya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Obaya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Obaya is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Obaya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Obaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.