Japanese Surnames

	Japanese Surnames Officially, among Japanese names there are 291,129 different Japanese surnames, as determined by their kanji, although many of these are pronounced and romanized similarly. Conversely, some surnames written the same in kanji may also be pronounced differently. The top 10 surnames cover approximately 10% of the population, while the top 100 surnames cover slightly more than 33%. This ranking is a result of an August 2008 study by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, which included approximately 6,118,000 customers of Meiji Yasuda's insurance and annuities. References {{Names_in_world cultures Japanese names Names by culture Japanese culture Japanese Japanese may refer to: * Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia * Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan * Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture Japanese diaspor ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Japanese Name in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name, in that order. Nevertheless, when a Japanese name is written in the Roman alphabet, ever since the Meiji era, the official policy has been to cater to Western expectations and reverse the order. , the government has stated its intention to change this policy. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, which are characters mostly Chinese language, Chinese in origin but Japanese language, Japanese in pronunciation. The pronunciation of Japanese kanji in names follows a special set of rules, though parents are able to choose pronunciations; many foreigners find it difficult to read kanji names because of parents being able to choose which pronunciations they want for certain kanji, though most pronunciations chosen are common when used in names. Some kanji are banned for use in names, such as the kanji for "weak" and "failure", amongst others. Parents also have the option of using hiragana or katakana w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yamada Yamada (山田, ) is the 12th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese model, actress and idol , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese illustrator and manga artist , Japanese rugby union player , Japanese philosopher , Japanese politician and samurai , Japanese writer , Japanese samurai , Japanese samurai , Japanese beauty pageant winner , Japanese writer , Japanese women's footballer , Japanese basketball player , Japanese general , Japanese softball player , Japanese Mahayana Buddhist Fernando Yamada (born 1979), Brazilian footballer , Japanese voice actress , pen name of Seiya Yamada, Japanese writer , Japanese footballer , Japanese cross-country skier , Japanese footballer and manager , Japanese cross-country skier , Japanese badminton player , Japanese admiral Hiroki Yamada (other), multiple people , Japanese chef , Japanese long jumper , Japanese politician , Japanese footballer , Japanese com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ikeda (surname) Ikeda (written: ) is the 26th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ayako Ikeda (池田綾子; born 1978), Japanese songwriter and singer , Japanese voice actress Daisaku Ikeda (池田大作; born 1928), founder of Soka University of America and president of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Daisuke Ikeda (池田大輔; born 1968), Japanese professional wrestler Hayato Ikeda (池田勇人; 1899–1965), Japanese politician and the 58th, 59th and 60th Prime Minister of Japan Hiroshi Ikeda (aikidoka) (池田裕; born 1950), Aikido shihan Hiroshi Ikeda (director) (池田宏; born 1934), film director Jon Ikeda (born 1965), American-born automobile designer and executive Junya Ikeda (池田純矢; born 1992), actor Kaname Ikeda (池田要; born 1946), Japanese ambassador and chief of ITER , Japanese footballer Kikunae Ikeda (池田菊苗; 1864–1936), Tokyo Imperial University professor, discoverer of the umami flavor , Japanese race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Abe (surname) Abe ( - written: ) is the 25th most common Japanese surname. Less common variants are , and . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese socialite, radio personality and wife of Shinzō Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan , Japanese announcer and actress , Japanese writer , Japanese singer and actress , Japanese voice actor , Japanese synchronized swimmer , Japanese footballer , Japanese mixed martial artist , Japanese politician , Japanese singer-songwriter , Japanese lawyer, police bureaucrat and politician , pen name of Naoya Abe, Japanese manga writer , Japanese-English actress , Japanese general , Japanese judoka , 7th-century Japanese general , Imperial Japanese Navy admiral , Japanese footballer , Japanese poet Hiroshi Abe (other), multiple people Hiroyuki Abe (other), multiple people , Japanese zoologist , Japanese judoka , Japanese poet , Japanese hammer thrower , Japanese Christian socialist and politician , Japanese ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mori Mori is a Japanese and Italian surname, and also a Persian pet name for Morteza. It is also the name of two clans in Japan, and one clan in India. Italian surname Barbara Mori, Uruguayan-Mexican actress Camilo Mori, Chilean painter * Cesare Mori, Italian "Iron Prefect" Claudia Mori, Italian actress, singer, television producer Damian Mori, Italian-Australian football player Daniele Mori (born 1990) Italian footballer Fabrizio Mori, Italian hurdler Federico Mori, Italian rugby union player Francesco Mori, Italian painter Lara Mori, Italian artistic gymnast Manuele Mori, Italian professional road bicycle racer Massimiliano Mori, Italian former professional road bicycle racer Michael Mori, aka "Dan Mori", U.S. military lawyer Miguel Mori, Argentine footballer Nicolas Mori, Italian-English violinist Paola Mori, Italian actress and aristocrat Primo Mori, Italian professional road bicycle racer. Ramiro Funes Mori and Rogelio Funes Mori, twin brothers and Argentine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nakajima (surname) Nakajima (written: ), also transliterated as Nakashima, is the 23rd most common Japanese surname. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: * Airi Nakajima (中島愛里, born 1990), Japanese actress and gravure idol * Akira Nakashima (中嶋章, 1908–1970), Japanese electrical engineer * Akira Nakajima (中島章, 1923–2017), Japanese ophthalmologist * Arisa Nakajima (中島安里紗, born 1989), Japanese professional wrestler * Atsushi Nakajima (中島敦, 1909–1942), Japanese writer * Brandon Nakashima (born 2001), American tennis player * Chikuhei Nakajima (中島知久平 1884–1949), Japanese aviation pioneer, founder of the Nakajima Aircraft Company * Chris Nakashima-Brown, American science fiction author * Daisuke Nakajima (中島大祐, born 1989), Japanese British Formula 3 driver, younger brother of Kazuki Nakajima * Emi Nakajima (中島依美, born 1990), Japanese women's footballer * George Nakashima (中島勝寿 Nakashima Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yamazaki Yamazaki or Yamasaki (written: lit. "mountain promontory") is the 22nd most common Japanese surname. Less common variants are and . Notable people with the surname include: Amy Yamazaki, British actress Arturo Yamasaki, Peruvian-Mexican football referee , Japanese philosopher and scholar , Japanese voice actress , Japanese voice actress , Japanese voice actress and singer , Japanese kickboxer , Japanese rhythmic gymnast , Japanese actress , Japanese comedian , Japanese photographer , Japanese weightlifter , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese poet , better known as Hōsei Tsukitei, Japanese comedian and ''rakugo'' performer , Japanese manga artist , Japanese actor and singer , Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese lawyer, politician and cabinet minister , Japanese television personality , Japanese diplomat , Japanese footballer , Japanese baseball player , Japanese hurdler , Japanese professional wrestler and commentator , Japanese general , Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Saitō Saitō, Saito, Saitou or Saitoh (written: or ) are the 20th and 21st most common Japanese surnames respectively. Less common variants are , , and . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese sailor , Japanese women's footballer , Japanese security guard taken hostage in Iraq in 2005 , Japanese baseball player , Japanese actress , Japanese motorcycle racer , Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese idol, singer, actress and fashion model , Japanese shogi player , Japanese voice actress , Japanese karateka Ayako Saitoh (born 1956), Japanese wheelchair curler, 2010 Winter Paralympian , Japanese playwright, director, actor and theatre producer , Japanese manga artist , Japanese Confucian scholar, historian, and poet , Japanese long-distance runner , Japanese voice actress , Japanese drifting driver , Japanese footballer , Japanese footballer , Japanese samurai and ''daimyō'' , Japanese businessman , Japanese basketball player , the married name of F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hayashi Hayashi (wikt:林, 林, literally "forest, woods"), is the 19th most common Japanese surname. It shares the same character as the Chinese surname Lin (surname), Lin. Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese synchronized swimmer , Japanese footballer , Japanese scholar and diplomat , Japanese swimmer , Japanese singer Cheryl Hayashi, American biologist , Japanese businesswoman , Japanese naval surgeon and Reiki practitioner , Japanese astrophysicist , Japanese voice actress , Japanese footballer , Japanese sport shooter , Japanese musician , Japanese tennis player , pen name of Kaitarō Hasegawa (1900–1935), Japanese writer , Japanese writer and poet , Japanese politician , Japanese manga artist , Japanese economist , Japanese physician , pen name of Toshio Gotō, Japanese writer , Japanese neo-Confucian philosopher and writer , Japanese neo-Confucian philosopher , Japanese diplomat , Japanese physician , Japanese rower , Japanese samurai , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Shimizu (surname) Shimizu (written: lit. "pure water") is the 18th most common Japanese surname. Less common variants include and . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese voice actress and singer , Japanese gravure idol, actress and television personality , Japanese manga artist , Japanese voice actor , Japanese tennis player , Japanese photographer Dave Shimizu, Guamanian politician , Japanese curler , Japanese fencer , Japanese actress and gravure idol Hide Hyodo Shimizu (1908–1999), Japanese-Canadian educator and activist , Japanese footballer and manager , Japanese mathematician , Japanese darts player , Japanese ten-pin bowler , Japanese film director , Japanese speed skater , Japanese musician and composer , Japanese shogi player , Japanese classical composer Jenny Shimizu (born 1967), American model and actress , Japanese yakuza boss , Japanese footballer , Japanese voice actress , Japanese actor , Japanese footballer , Japanese footballer , Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kimura Kimura (written: lit. "tree village") is the 17th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese novelist , Japanese footballer , Japanese botanist , Japanese idol and singer , Japanese footballer , Japanese singer , also known as Yuka Inokuchi, Japanese voice actress , Japanese hurdler , Japanese erotic artist , Japanese politician , Japanese footballer and manager , Japanese rower , Japanese painter , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese film director and cinematographer Darren Kimura (born 1974), American businessman * Doreen Kimura (1933–2013), Canadian psychologist Dustin Kimura (born 1989), American mixed martial artist , Japanese swimmer , Japanese audio director , Japanese baseball player , Japanese actress , Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese general , Japanese writer, artist and animator , Japanese businessman , Japanese video game designer , Japanese astronomer , Japanese politician , Japanese p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Inoue Inoue (kanji: , historical kana orthography: ''Winouhe'') is the 16th most common Japanese surname. Historically, it was also romanized as Inouye, and many Japanese-descended people outside of Japan still retain this spelling. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese lyricist , Japanese film director , Japanese keyboardist, composer and producer Alice Inoue (born 1964), American astrologer and writer , Japanese volleyball player , Japanese announcer , Japanese writer and translator , Japanese footballer , Japanese singer , Japanese businessman and inventor , Japanese singer, composer and multi-instrumentist , Japanese rugby union player * Daniel Inouye (1924–2012), United States Senator for Hawaii and Medal of Honor recipient Egan Inoue (born 1965), American jiu-jitsu practitioner, mixed martial artist and racquetball player Enson Inoue (born 1967), American mixed martial artist , Japanese founder of Toyo University, educato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Japanese Surnames Officially, among Japanese names there are 291,129 different Japanese surnames, as determined by their kanji, although many of these are pronounced and romanized similarly. Conversely, some surnames written the same in kanji may also be pronounced differently. The top 10 surnames cover approximately 10% of the population, while the top 100 surnames cover slightly more than 33%. This ranking is a result of an August 2008 study by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, which included approximately 6,118,000 customers of Meiji Yasuda's insurance and annuities. References {{Names_in_world cultures Japanese names Names by culture Japanese culture Japanese Japanese may refer to: * Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia * Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan * Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture Japanese diaspor ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Japanese Name in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name, in that order. Nevertheless, when a Japanese name is written in the Roman alphabet, ever since the Meiji era, the official policy has been to cater to Western expectations and reverse the order. , the government has stated its intention to change this policy. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, which are characters mostly Chinese language, Chinese in origin but Japanese language, Japanese in pronunciation. The pronunciation of Japanese kanji in names follows a special set of rules, though parents are able to choose pronunciations; many foreigners find it difficult to read kanji names because of parents being able to choose which pronunciations they want for certain kanji, though most pronunciations chosen are common when used in names. Some kanji are banned for use in names, such as the kanji for "weak" and "failure", amongst others. Parents also have the option of using hiragana or katakana w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yamada Yamada (山田, ) is the 12th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese model, actress and idol , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese illustrator and manga artist , Japanese rugby union player , Japanese philosopher , Japanese politician and samurai , Japanese writer , Japanese samurai , Japanese samurai , Japanese beauty pageant winner , Japanese writer , Japanese women's footballer , Japanese basketball player , Japanese general , Japanese softball player , Japanese Mahayana Buddhist Fernando Yamada (born 1979), Brazilian footballer , Japanese voice actress , pen name of Seiya Yamada, Japanese writer , Japanese footballer , Japanese cross-country skier , Japanese footballer and manager , Japanese cross-country skier , Japanese badminton player , Japanese admiral Hiroki Yamada (other), multiple people , Japanese chef , Japanese long jumper , Japanese politician , Japanese footballer , Japanese com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ikeda (surname) Ikeda (written: ) is the 26th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ayako Ikeda (池田綾子; born 1978), Japanese songwriter and singer , Japanese voice actress Daisaku Ikeda (池田大作; born 1928), founder of Soka University of America and president of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Daisuke Ikeda (池田大輔; born 1968), Japanese professional wrestler Hayato Ikeda (池田勇人; 1899–1965), Japanese politician and the 58th, 59th and 60th Prime Minister of Japan Hiroshi Ikeda (aikidoka) (池田裕; born 1950), Aikido shihan Hiroshi Ikeda (director) (池田宏; born 1934), film director Jon Ikeda (born 1965), American-born automobile designer and executive Junya Ikeda (池田純矢; born 1992), actor Kaname Ikeda (池田要; born 1946), Japanese ambassador and chief of ITER , Japanese footballer Kikunae Ikeda (池田菊苗; 1864–1936), Tokyo Imperial University professor, discoverer of the umami flavor , Japanese race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Abe (surname) Abe ( - written: ) is the 25th most common Japanese surname. Less common variants are , and . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese socialite, radio personality and wife of Shinzō Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan , Japanese announcer and actress , Japanese writer , Japanese singer and actress , Japanese voice actor , Japanese synchronized swimmer , Japanese footballer , Japanese mixed martial artist , Japanese politician , Japanese singer-songwriter , Japanese lawyer, police bureaucrat and politician , pen name of Naoya Abe, Japanese manga writer , Japanese-English actress , Japanese general , Japanese judoka , 7th-century Japanese general , Imperial Japanese Navy admiral , Japanese footballer , Japanese poet Hiroshi Abe (other), multiple people Hiroyuki Abe (other), multiple people , Japanese zoologist , Japanese judoka , Japanese poet , Japanese hammer thrower , Japanese Christian socialist and politician , Japanese ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mori Mori is a Japanese and Italian surname, and also a Persian pet name for Morteza. It is also the name of two clans in Japan, and one clan in India. Italian surname Barbara Mori, Uruguayan-Mexican actress Camilo Mori, Chilean painter * Cesare Mori, Italian "Iron Prefect" Claudia Mori, Italian actress, singer, television producer Damian Mori, Italian-Australian football player Daniele Mori (born 1990) Italian footballer Fabrizio Mori, Italian hurdler Federico Mori, Italian rugby union player Francesco Mori, Italian painter Lara Mori, Italian artistic gymnast Manuele Mori, Italian professional road bicycle racer Massimiliano Mori, Italian former professional road bicycle racer Michael Mori, aka "Dan Mori", U.S. military lawyer Miguel Mori, Argentine footballer Nicolas Mori, Italian-English violinist Paola Mori, Italian actress and aristocrat Primo Mori, Italian professional road bicycle racer. Ramiro Funes Mori and Rogelio Funes Mori, twin brothers and Argentine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nakajima (surname) Nakajima (written: ), also transliterated as Nakashima, is the 23rd most common Japanese surname. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: * Airi Nakajima (中島愛里, born 1990), Japanese actress and gravure idol * Akira Nakashima (中嶋章, 1908–1970), Japanese electrical engineer * Akira Nakajima (中島章, 1923–2017), Japanese ophthalmologist * Arisa Nakajima (中島安里紗, born 1989), Japanese professional wrestler * Atsushi Nakajima (中島敦, 1909–1942), Japanese writer * Brandon Nakashima (born 2001), American tennis player * Chikuhei Nakajima (中島知久平 1884–1949), Japanese aviation pioneer, founder of the Nakajima Aircraft Company * Chris Nakashima-Brown, American science fiction author * Daisuke Nakajima (中島大祐, born 1989), Japanese British Formula 3 driver, younger brother of Kazuki Nakajima * Emi Nakajima (中島依美, born 1990), Japanese women's footballer * George Nakashima (中島勝寿 Nakashima Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yamazaki Yamazaki or Yamasaki (written: lit. "mountain promontory") is the 22nd most common Japanese surname. Less common variants are and . Notable people with the surname include: Amy Yamazaki, British actress Arturo Yamasaki, Peruvian-Mexican football referee , Japanese philosopher and scholar , Japanese voice actress , Japanese voice actress , Japanese voice actress and singer , Japanese kickboxer , Japanese rhythmic gymnast , Japanese actress , Japanese comedian , Japanese photographer , Japanese weightlifter , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese poet , better known as Hōsei Tsukitei, Japanese comedian and ''rakugo'' performer , Japanese manga artist , Japanese actor and singer , Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese lawyer, politician and cabinet minister , Japanese television personality , Japanese diplomat , Japanese footballer , Japanese baseball player , Japanese hurdler , Japanese professional wrestler and commentator , Japanese general , Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Saitō Saitō, Saito, Saitou or Saitoh (written: or ) are the 20th and 21st most common Japanese surnames respectively. Less common variants are , , and . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese sailor , Japanese women's footballer , Japanese security guard taken hostage in Iraq in 2005 , Japanese baseball player , Japanese actress , Japanese motorcycle racer , Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese idol, singer, actress and fashion model , Japanese shogi player , Japanese voice actress , Japanese karateka Ayako Saitoh (born 1956), Japanese wheelchair curler, 2010 Winter Paralympian , Japanese playwright, director, actor and theatre producer , Japanese manga artist , Japanese Confucian scholar, historian, and poet , Japanese long-distance runner , Japanese voice actress , Japanese drifting driver , Japanese footballer , Japanese footballer , Japanese samurai and ''daimyō'' , Japanese businessman , Japanese basketball player , the married name of F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hayashi Hayashi (wikt:林, 林, literally "forest, woods"), is the 19th most common Japanese surname. It shares the same character as the Chinese surname Lin (surname), Lin. Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese synchronized swimmer , Japanese footballer , Japanese scholar and diplomat , Japanese swimmer , Japanese singer Cheryl Hayashi, American biologist , Japanese businesswoman , Japanese naval surgeon and Reiki practitioner , Japanese astrophysicist , Japanese voice actress , Japanese footballer , Japanese sport shooter , Japanese musician , Japanese tennis player , pen name of Kaitarō Hasegawa (1900–1935), Japanese writer , Japanese writer and poet , Japanese politician , Japanese manga artist , Japanese economist , Japanese physician , pen name of Toshio Gotō, Japanese writer , Japanese neo-Confucian philosopher and writer , Japanese neo-Confucian philosopher , Japanese diplomat , Japanese physician , Japanese rower , Japanese samurai , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Shimizu (surname) Shimizu (written: lit. "pure water") is the 18th most common Japanese surname. Less common variants include and . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese voice actress and singer , Japanese gravure idol, actress and television personality , Japanese manga artist , Japanese voice actor , Japanese tennis player , Japanese photographer Dave Shimizu, Guamanian politician , Japanese curler , Japanese fencer , Japanese actress and gravure idol Hide Hyodo Shimizu (1908–1999), Japanese-Canadian educator and activist , Japanese footballer and manager , Japanese mathematician , Japanese darts player , Japanese ten-pin bowler , Japanese film director , Japanese speed skater , Japanese musician and composer , Japanese shogi player , Japanese classical composer Jenny Shimizu (born 1967), American model and actress , Japanese yakuza boss , Japanese footballer , Japanese voice actress , Japanese actor , Japanese footballer , Japanese footballer , Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kimura Kimura (written: lit. "tree village") is the 17th most common Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese novelist , Japanese footballer , Japanese botanist , Japanese idol and singer , Japanese footballer , Japanese singer , also known as Yuka Inokuchi, Japanese voice actress , Japanese hurdler , Japanese erotic artist , Japanese politician , Japanese footballer and manager , Japanese rower , Japanese painter , Japanese field hockey player , Japanese film director and cinematographer Darren Kimura (born 1974), American businessman * Doreen Kimura (1933–2013), Canadian psychologist Dustin Kimura (born 1989), American mixed martial artist , Japanese swimmer , Japanese audio director , Japanese baseball player , Japanese actress , Japanese professional wrestler , Japanese general , Japanese writer, artist and animator , Japanese businessman , Japanese video game designer , Japanese astronomer , Japanese politician , Japanese p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Inoue Inoue (kanji: , historical kana orthography: ''Winouhe'') is the 16th most common Japanese surname. Historically, it was also romanized as Inouye, and many Japanese-descended people outside of Japan still retain this spelling. A less common variant is . Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese lyricist , Japanese film director , Japanese keyboardist, composer and producer Alice Inoue (born 1964), American astrologer and writer , Japanese volleyball player , Japanese announcer , Japanese writer and translator , Japanese footballer , Japanese singer , Japanese businessman and inventor , Japanese singer, composer and multi-instrumentist , Japanese rugby union player * Daniel Inouye (1924–2012), United States Senator for Hawaii and Medal of Honor recipient Egan Inoue (born 1965), American jiu-jitsu practitioner, mixed martial artist and racquetball player Enson Inoue (born 1967), American mixed martial artist , Japanese founder of Toyo University, educato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]