YOKOYAMA
Yokoyama
Yokoyama is a Japanese surname that is relatively rare in Britain. The name, written in kanji as 横山, literally translates to "horizontal mountain" in English. It is a toponymic surname, typically indicating that the bearer's ancestors came from a place with a landscape featuring a horizontal or flat-topped mountain.
While the surname Yokoyama is more commonly found in Japan, instances of individuals bearing this surname residing in Britain can be attributed to migration, intercultural marriages, or international business interactions.
As with many surnames of Japanese origin, Yokoyama reflects the diverse and multicultural society that Britain has become, showcasing the blending of different cultures and heritages within the country.
There are approximately 30 people named Yokoyama in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Yokoyama.