Japanese surnames
surname 1
Katō
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 加 (ka) meaning "add, increase" and 藤 (tō) meaning "wisteri... >all
surname 2
Fujisawa
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 藤 (fuji) meaning "wisteria" and 沢 or 澤 (sawa) meaning "mar... >all
surname 3
Uehara
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 上 (ue) meaning "above, top, upper" and 原 (hara) meaning "f... >all
surname 4
Iwamoto
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 岩 (iwa) meaning "cliff, rocks" and 本 (moto) meaning "base,... >all
surname 5
Sakamoto
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 坂 or 阪 (saka) meaning "slope" and 本 (moto) meaning "base, ... >all
surname 6
Arima
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 有 (ari) meaning "have, possess" and 馬 (ma) meaning "horse"... >all
surname 7
Hino
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 日 (hi) meaning "sun, day" or 火 (hi) meaning "fire" and 野 (... >all
surname 8
Okamoto
race/usage: Japanese
source: From Japanese 岡 (oka) meaning "hill, ridge" and 本 (moto) meaning "base, ... >all
About Japanese Surname Finder
This is a Japanese Surname Finder, using which you can find commonly used Japanese surnames(last names/family names).
Surnames are cultural symbols passed down from generation to generation in human society, and surnames are also known as "Last name" and "Family name", usually carrying the history and inheritance of the family. Surnames usually originate from ancestors' names, occupations, geographical locations, or other important elements such as past stories, providing people with a deeper understanding of their family origins. Almost all surnames of ethnic groups around the world have these characteristics.
As you can see, this page defaults to displaying 8 Japanesesurnames, each listing the meaning, which can help you find some interesting and meaningful surnames.