About Oviedo
The surname Oviedo is of Spanish origin and is derived from the name of the city of Oviedo in the Asturias region of northern Spain. The name Oviedo is believed to have originated from the Latin word "ovium" meaning "sheep," suggesting that the surname may have originally been a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked in a place associated with sheep. Over time, individuals with the surname Oviedo spread to different regions, and the name became hereditary, passed down through generations. Today, Oviedo is a relatively common surname found not only in Spain but also in various Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
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Here's how to represent Oviedo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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