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List of common Japanese surnames Officially, among Japanese names there are 291,129 different Japanese surnames (姓, sei), [1] as determined by their kanji, although many of these are pronounced and romanized similarly.
Pages in category "Japanese-language surnames" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 3,019 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page) (next page)
Surnames did not exist in ancient Hawaii. Early converts might adopt a Christian name and use their Hawaiian name like a surname. In 1860 Kamehameha IV signed the Act to Regulate Names. Hawaiians were to take their father's given name as a surname, and all children born henceforth were to receive a Christian, i.e. English, given name.
See also List of family name affixes List of most popular given names List (surname)
If you're curious about Japanese last names and their meaning, you've come to the right place. We have a list of the 75 most common Japanese surnames for you to read and learn!
Lists of most common surnames in Asian countries This article contains lists of the most common surnames in some of the countries of Asia, including Taiwan and six transcontinental countries. Countries are arranged in alphabetical order.
Lists of East Asian surnames include common Chinese, Japanese, and Korean surnames, or family names. List of common Chinese surnames List of common Japanese surnames List of Korean surnames
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