ANYIAM
Anyiam
Anyiam is a British surname that originates from Nigeria, specifically from the Igbo ethnic group. The name is of Nigerian origin, but it is also found among Igbo diaspora communities in the United Kingdom.
The surname Anyiam may have various meanings in Igbo language, such as "eye of the people" or "people's vision", reflecting the traditional Igbo values of communal living and community importance.
Those who bear the surname Anyiam often have a strong connection to their Igbo heritage and culture, and may actively participate in Igbo community events and organisations in the UK. They may also use the surname as a way to preserve and showcase their Nigerian identity, even as they live abroad.
The presence of the surname Anyiam among the Nigerian diaspora in the UK adds to the multicultural fabric of British society and highlights the diverse roots of the population in modern Britain.
There are approximately 108 people named Anyiam in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Anyiam.