Yuma is a rare surname found in the area from Saitama City to Soka City in Saitama Prefecture. This surname has strong ties to Saitama Prefecture, and it is said that more than half of all people with the surname Yuma nationwide are concentrated in Saitama Prefecture.
The Yuma surname is still commonly found in Saitama City, particularly around Iwatsuki Ward. Because it is a surname that has walked hand in hand with the history of the region, its existence carries a unique sense of weight.
The origin of the surname is believed to be the place name "Asoma" that remains in Saitama Prefecture. Place names related to Asoma remain in Saitama City and Soka City, and have been passed down as place names since ancient times.
Rather than being a surname widely spread throughout the country, it has been concentrated and passed down in a specific region, making it a rare sight outside of Saitama Prefecture. It can be said to be one of the valuable surnames that conveys the history and culture of Saitama to the present day.
Asoma
"Yuma" is a surname pronounced "Asoma." It is estimated that there are approximately 1,300 people with the surname "Yuma" throughout Japan, mainly in Saitama Prefecture.
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