TheNameDBHanihara
TopographicMeaning
A place name combining 'hani' (clay/pottery) and 'hara' (field or plain).
Etymology
Composed of Japanese elements 'hani' (埴, referring to clay used in pottery) and 'hara' (原, meaning field or plain). This suggests a topographic origin related to clay fields or pottery production areas.
About the Hanihara Surname
A Japanese topographic surname derived from geographical features related to clay fields or pottery areas. The name reflects Japan's historical pottery traditions and regional geography.
Distribution
Found primarily in Japan, with concentration in regions historically associated with pottery production.
Notable Bearers
Hanihara Kazuro (anthropologist)