About Ouma
The surname Ouma is of Luo origin and is commonly found among the Luo people of Kenya and Tanzania. It is derived from the Luo word "Ouma" which means "born after twins." In Luo culture, twins are considered to be a blessing, and the child born after twins is believed to bring good fortune to the family. Therefore, the surname Ouma is often given to the child born after twins as a way to honor this special status.
The surname Ouma is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ouma 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 Ouma in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ouma using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.