Tsuda

Topographic

Meaning

Composed of 津 (tsu) meaning 'harbor' or 'port' and 田 (da) meaning 'field'.

Etymology

The combination suggests origins in areas near harbors or ports with adjacent agricultural fields. This toponymic composition is typical of Japanese surnames from coastal or river regions.

About the Tsuda Surname

A Japanese surname with clear topographic elements indicating origins near harbors and cultivated lands. The name appears in historical records from medieval Japan.

Distribution & Frequency

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

Found throughout Japan with concentrations in coastal regions.

Notable Bearers

People with the Tsuda Surname