About Oyama
The surname Oyama is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "o" meaning "big" or "great" and "yama" meaning "mountain." Therefore, Oyama can be understood to mean "big mountain" or "great mountain." This surname may have been adopted by individuals who lived near or had a connection to a prominent mountain or who aspired to possess the strength and resilience associated with mountains.
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The surname Oyama is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oyama 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 Oyama is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oyama in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oyama using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.