Komatsu

Meaning

Small pine tree.

Etymology

Derived from Japanese 'ko' (小) meaning small and 'matsu' (松) meaning pine tree. The surname is a common Japanese topographic name referring to a location with pine trees.

About the Komatsu Surname

A common Japanese surname with topographic origins referring to small pine trees or groves. The name is particularly associated with regions in central Japan.

Distribution

Widespread throughout Japan; also found among Japanese diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Komatsu Sakyo (science fiction author), Komatsu Masako (actress)

People with the Komatsu Surname