About Hongo
The surname Hongo is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "hon" meaning "book" or "origin" and "go" meaning "protection" or "defense." Another interpretation suggests that it may be derived from the place name Hongo, which refers to an area in Tokyo, Japan. Overall, the surname Hongo is associated with scholarly pursuits, knowledge, and protection.
The surname Hongo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hongo 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 Hongo is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hongo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hongo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.