
Hello, Mr. Morimoto. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Morimoto, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. While surnames generally derive from geographical features near areas where trees grow naturally, some originate from place names. Origin from Topography and Environment “Mori” refers to a place where natural trees grow … Read More

Hello, Mr. Yutani(Aburaya). This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Yutani(Aburaya), which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Its origin is said to come from the business of selling oil, specifically the shop name “Aburaya” (oil shop). Approximately 4,000 Japanese people bear the Yutani surname. It is a rare surname. … Read More

Place names and environments as origins The place name “Aoki” exists in numerous locations nationwide, giving rise to “Aoki” clans that adopted these names in various regions. Place names like ‘Aoki’ exist throughout Japan, including in Kanagawa Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture, and Niigata Prefecture, each serving as the origin of the “Aoki” surname. Another theory … Read More

Hello, Mr. Ohara. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Ohara, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. Most surnames of this type likely derive from place names of the time, with locations and eras overlapping. Among these theories are: one originating from Ohara in Kōka-chō, Kōka City, Shiga Prefecture … Read More



