About Iwai
The surname Iwai is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "i" meaning "well" or "good" and "wai" meaning "celebration" or "congratulations." Therefore, the surname Iwai can be understood to signify "celebration" or "congratulations for a good outcome." It is a relatively common surname in Japan and is found among individuals and families who bear this name.
The surname Iwai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Iwai 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 Iwai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Iwai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.