Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Japanese (Rare)
Scripts 正阿弥, 正阿彌(Japanese Kanji) しょうあみ(Japanese Hiragana)
Other Forms FormsShoami, Shouami, Masaami, Shōaya
Meaning & History
From Japanese 正阿弥 (shōami), a sect of kettle brim making, hat brim making, or weapon-end guard making.