Asato

Asato Meaning & Origin

About Asato
The surname Asato is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "asa" meaning "morning" and "to" meaning "door," suggesting a person who lived near the eastern gate or entrance of a village. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the characters "asa" meaning "shallow" and "to" meaning "wisteria," indicating a person who lived near a shallow wisteria field. As with many surnames, the exact meaning and origin can vary depending on the region and family history.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Asato is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Asato: 1,041
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,159
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Asato based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Asato is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A2030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 S AA1 T OW0
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘ΛˆsΙ‘toʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Asato in Braille

Here's how to represent Asato in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Asato in braille

How to sign the name Asato using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Asato using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Asato in sign language

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