
Etymology of the Suzuki surname Suzuki is said to be the second most common surname in Japan. Originating from Kii Province (Wakayama Prefecture), it began when the Hozumi clan, who served as Shinto priests in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, adopted the Suzuki surname. A branch family of the Hozumi clan adopted the surname Suzuki. … Read More

Sato is the 1st common Japanese surname. The surname Sato is said to have started with the gift of Kamatari Nakatomi (Mr. Fujiwara) from Emperor Tenchi, and the name of Sato by the descendant of Hidesato Fujiwara, Kinkiyo Saemonnojo. When the Fujiwara family prospered, he called “Sa” the second role after the highest position … Read More

Rice cultivation was introduced to Japan during the Yayoi period. After that, if rice cultivation developed and the number of rice fields increased, the number of villages increased in various places, and the central village was Nakamura. Then, depending on the direction of the newly created village, place names such as Higashimura, Nishimura, Ichimura, … Read More

It is the second most frequent surname in Japan. It is a surname related to the festival of God. It refers to the sacred tree dedicated to the occasion of the festival. Hozumi is in the last name with the same origin. It originates in other festival ceremonies and gods related to rice cultivation. … Read More

Yamada is the 12th most common Japanese surname. A typical geographic surname in the sense of a rice field in a mountain. It has been popular all over the country since the Middle Ages and is evenly distributed throughout the country. There are about 2000 place names in Yamada nationwide. That’s why there are … Read More

Description for Kato The surname Kato is said to have been derived from “Mr. Fujiwara,” who once held great power. Mr. Fujiwara, who had strong power, is said to have become more and more inconvenient as the number of people (descendants and relatives) who give their surnames increased, and new surnames with the letters … Read More







