Need help with unusual Japanese family name

Ii ?? That is an odd name. Sorry, but I can't help there. She didn't happen to write down the kanji did she?

Yakumo

 

probably 井伊 (well + that one) or 飯井 (food/cooked rice + well). but... what was your question again?

edit: or check good old jim breen for more!

 

what would Yoshimura mean then? out of interest

 

that's now sure one difficult question you asking for, assmebler.

btw. where did you run into her?^^

 

Maybe it stands for "good" iidesu

 

You will no doubt get kicked in the balls for suggesting so, and ruin all chances of getting laid, but the name is very likely of Chinese descent, even though many generations ago.

 

cez is right, it's most likely 井伊, 伊井 or 飯 which are pretty standard names.

Apparently 井伊 refers to the feudal fiefdom of 井伊谷, so the name might be nobility.

If it's just "I" it could be 井 (also quite common) or 李, which is one of the most common Chinese family names, usually written "Lee" in English.

 

Apparently this dude has that name. I seriously doubt he woud've had such a high rank as a Chinese descendant.