History:
Obaiaiah: This surnames spread likely involved a mix of reasons. Wars or political messes might have forced people with this surname to move to different places. People might also have chosen to move for better jobs or a new life, taking this surname with them. How this happened—slowly spreading or settling in big groups—affected where the surname is found today and how it sounds in different areas.
Description:
One possibility is Obeyah, a simpler version. Another is Obaia, a shorter form. A third, less certain possibility is Abiah, which sounds similar. Whether these are actually related would need more investigation.
