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Samayoa Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Guatemala): altered form of Basque Zamalloa a topographic name for someone who lived by a gorge or pass from sama zama ‘defile pass narrow ravine’.

It originates from the Basque language, indicating a geographical feature significant to the identity of the people in that region.

The name reflects the characteristics of the landscape, emphasizing the connection between individuals and their surroundings.

In linguistics, such topographic names often reveal historical migration patterns and cultural influences.

This etymology showcases how language can convey deep meanings tied to specific locations and their attributes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Samayoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Samayoa in 1966 was 39, and 61 in 2004.

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