Shibata

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Meaning

Derived from Japanese characters meaning 'brushwood' or 'reed field'.

Etymology

Combines 'shiba' (柴, brushwood or shrub) with 'ta' (田, field). The name is associated with geographical features in Japan.

About the Shibata Surname

A Japanese surname derived from geographical features, indicating origins in areas with brushwood or reed fields. The name has historical significance in Japanese feudal history.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 50,000 bearers in the United States #495 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Japan, with diaspora communities in North America and other regions.

Notable Bearers

Shibata Katsuie (samurai warlord) Shibata Renzaburo (Japanese actor)

People with the Shibata Surname

Hy Shibata

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