What is the origin of Japanese surnames?

hitotsz · (#1 (**permalink**))

i remember reading that most surnames originated after the Meiji Restoration because only Samurais had surnames but can't find it (i think it was one of Wiki article)

Sashimister · (#2 (**permalink**))

Seriously, do you have to create a new thread everytime you wonder about something?

manganimefan227 · (#3 (**permalink**))

Well it certainly doesn't help with you complaining about it, He/She might just decide to make more to get on the burger's nerves . . .(Not meaning to call you a burger)

matthewota · (#4 (**permalink**))

I have read the same thing. Only Samurai had surnames. Commoners did not

Sinestra · (#5 (**permalink**))

No offense man but this information can be obtained very easily by researching on google or any other search engine.

Heres a link to an article from Japan Times

The long road to idenity
Japan_Times article-Origin of Japanese family names.html: TaNakamura.com

DragonNL · (#6 (**permalink**))

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinestra

No offense man but this information can be obtained very easily by researching on google or any other search engine.

Heres a link to an article from Japan Times

The long road to idenity
Japan_Times article-Origin of Japanese family names.html: TaNakamura.com

Very interesting. Thanks for the link.