Last Name Ojer

The last name Ojer is of Basque origin. It is a toponymic surname derived from the Basque word "ojer" meaning a cultivable piece of land. This surname likely originated from families who lived or worked on land in the Basque region of Spain.

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The meaning and origin of the last name Ojer

The surname Ojer is of Spanish origin and is a habitational name referring to someone who lived in the village of Ojer in the province of Burgos in northern Spain. The name is derived from the Basque word "oz," meaning "cold," and "erre," meaning "stream," likely referring to a chilly stream or river that ran through the village. Spanish surnames often have geographic or topographic origins, reflecting the location or landscape of where the original bearer of the surname lived. Today, individuals with the surname Ojer can be found not only in Spain but also in countries around the world, as Spanish immigrants have spread their culture and surnames to various corners of the globe.

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