About Oskam
The surname Oskam is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Oskar, which means "spear of God" or "divine spear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Oskar. The name Oskam suggests a connection to bravery or strength, as the spear was a symbol of power and warfare in ancient times.
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The surname Oskam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oskam based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Oskam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oskam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.