Osumi - Japanese Last Names

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Osumi

/oʊˈsuːmi/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the region of Osumi

Represents ancestral connection to a specific geographic region in southern Japan, symbolizing roots, heritage, and local identity.

Symbolism

Embodies a sense of belonging and historical continuity, often associated with resilience and regional pride from the southernmost reaches of Japan.

Etymology: Derived from 'Ōsumi' (大隅), an ancient province name meaning 'great corner' or 'large cape', composed of kanji 大 (ō, 'big') and 隅 (sumi, 'corner' or 'nook'). The surname evolved from this place name.

Style & Origin

traditional

unique

japanese

Cultural Background

Osumi originates from Japan and is historically tied to the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture

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