About Inouye
The surname Inouye is of Japanese origin and is written as 井上 in kanji characters. It is a relatively common surname in Japan and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it refers to someone who lived near or worked at a well or water source, as "井" means "well" and "上" means "above" or "on top." Another possible meaning is "above the well," suggesting a person who lived on higher ground near a well. The exact meaning may vary depending on the specific family or region.
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The surname Inouye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Inouye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Inouye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Inouye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.