Ogasawara
Ogasawara Meaning & Origin
About Ogasawara
The surname Ogasawara is of Japanese origin and is derived from the place name Ogasawara, which refers to a group of islands located south of Tokyo. The name can be translated to mean "small bamboo field" or "small bamboo plain." It is a relatively common surname in Japan and is associated with noble families who were descendants of the Ogasawara clan, which held significant power during the feudal era.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Ogasawara is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Ogasawara: 316
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 63218
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ogasawara based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Ogasawara in Braille
Here's how to represent Ogasawara in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Ogasawara using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Ogasawara using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
