Fujisawa

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

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

Notable Bearers

Fujisawa Shoten (publisher), various Japanese historical and contemporary figures

People with the Fujisawa Surname