"Orai Ouka" is a rare surname that is only found in a few places, such as Suzuka City in Mie Prefecture.
The kanji characters suggest the family is a descendant of royalty, but it is thought to actually be a variation of the surname "Okuoka," which is common in northern Mie Prefecture.
The northern part of Mie Prefecture is an area where the Okuoka family is concentrated, and it is highly likely that the Okurai family originated from this family name. It is an extremely rare family name nationwide, and is found only in certain areas.
Royal Family = Okuoka
"Okurai Ouka" is a family name that is pronounced "Okuoka". It is a family name that seems to be the descendant of a royal family from mainland China or the Korean peninsula, but it is thought to be a variation of the Okuoka family name that is common in the northern part of Mie Prefecture. It is a family name that is rarely seen nationwide.
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It is said that there are approximately 30 Japanese surnames, including different readings. We will introduce some of the most unusual surnames, their pronunciations and origins, as well as areas where they still exist in large numbers.
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