About Kashima
The surname Kashima is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "ka" meaning "increase" or "addition" and "shima" meaning "island." This suggests that the name could signify a person from an island or a place associated with growth or abundance. Another interpretation is that it is derived from the name of the Kashima Shrine, an important Shinto shrine in Japan, indicating a connection to the shrine or its associated rituals. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.
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The surname Kashima is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kashima 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 Kashima is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kashima in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kashima using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.