Hashimoto Surname History

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Japan

Etymology of Hashimoto

What does the name Hashimoto mean?

The ancient and distinguished surname Hashimoto comes from the Far East nation of Japan. The name is made up of two elements: "hashi," meaning "bridge," and "moto," meaning "origin."

Early Origins of the Hashimoto family

The surname Hashimoto was first found in the Heian period, when members of the higher classes first began to assume surnames that were based on their occupations, their cities of origin, or a local feature of their places of residence. The name Hashimoto was most likely originally assumed by someone living near a bridge. The aristocratic Hashimoto family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of a uniquely Japanese culture.

Early History of the Hashimoto family

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Hashimoto Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hashimoto, Hashimodo, Hashymoto, Hashymodo and others.

Early Notables of the Hashimoto family

Prominent bearers of this surname in early times were

Hakaru Hashimoto (b. 1881), the Japanese doctor who first discovered chronic thyroiditis or "Hashimoto's disease...

Hashimoto Ranking

In the United States, the name Hashimoto is the 8,054^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Hashimoto family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Daigoro Hashimoto, who settled in Seattle in 1892; Asataro Hashimoto, who emigrated from Fukuoka to Washington in 1900; and Takizaemon Hashimoto, a native of Okayama who died in Wyoming in 1923..

Contemporary Notables of the name Hashimoto (post 1700) +

Cal Hashimoto, well-known American bamboo sculptor
Soichi Hashimoto (b. 1991), Japanese judoka, gold medalist winner at the 2017 World Champsionships, bronze medal winner at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Daiki Hashimoto (b. 2001), Japanese artistic gymnast, gold medalist winner at the 2020 Summer Olympics and 2024 Summer Olympics
Ryutaro Hashimoto (b. 1937), former Prime Minister of Japan who was known for his confrontational nature and quick temper
Shinobu Hashimoto (b. 1918), famous Japanese screenwriter whose best-known works include "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon," both of which were directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/