How common is the Kaze surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Kaze in the United States.

Kaze

Q: What does the surname Kaze mean?

The surname Kaze means "Derived from the Japanese word 'kaze' (風) meaning wind.". It is of Japanese origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from the Japanese word 'kaze' (風) meaning wind.

Etymology

The surname comes directly from the Japanese word 'kaze' meaning wind. It may have originated as a topographic or descriptive surname related to geographical features or personal characteristics.

About the Kaze Surname

Kaze is a Japanese surname derived from the word for wind. The name is relatively uncommon and may have regional significance in Japan.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Japan, with some presence among Japanese diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

People with the Kaze Surname

Walter Kaze

finger print expert of U.S. Army

Quick Facts

Origin: Japanese
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Unknown, likely medieval Japan
Estimated Bearers: 5,000