How common is the Fujisawa surname?

There are approximately 35,000 people with the surname Fujisawa in the United States.

Fujisawa

Q: What does the surname Fujisawa mean?

The surname Fujisawa means "Wisteria marsh or wisteria swamp; from the elements fuji (wisteria) and sawa (marsh).". It is of Japanese origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Wisteria marsh or wisteria swamp; from the elements fuji (wisteria) and sawa (marsh).

Etymology

Composed of the Japanese elements 藤 (fuji, wisteria) and 沢 (sawa, marsh or stream). This is a typical Japanese topographic surname based on natural features.

About the Fujisawa Surname

This Japanese surname reflects the traditional practice of naming families after geographical features and natural elements in their locality. It remains relatively common in Japan.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 35,000 bearers in the United States #652 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Japan, particularly in regions with historical wisteria cultivation.

Notable Bearers

People with the Fujisawa Surname

Rikitaro Fujisawa

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Quick Facts

Origin: Japanese
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 35,000