How common is the Kimura surname?

There are approximately 150,000 people with the surname Kimura in the United States.

Kimura

Q: What does the surname Kimura mean?

The surname Kimura means "A topographic name meaning wood village or timber settlement.". It is of Japanese origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A topographic name meaning wood village or timber settlement.

Etymology

Composed of the Japanese characters 'ki' (木, wood/timber) and 'mura' (村, village/settlement). The surname originated as a locational name for someone from such a place.

About the Kimura Surname

A common Japanese topographic surname with roots in medieval settlement patterns. The name reflects the importance of forestry and timber in Japanese economy.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 150,000 bearers in the United States #287 most common surname

Rare Common

Found throughout Japan and among Japanese diaspora communities worldwide.

Notable Bearers

People with the Kimura Surname

Janichi Kimura

Quick Facts

Origin: Japanese
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 150,000