About Sawai
The surname Sawai is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "sawa" meaning "marsh" or "swamp" and "i" meaning "well" or "mine." Another interpretation suggests that it is derived from the combination of the characters "sa" meaning "small" and "wai" meaning "peace" or "harmony." Overall, the surname Sawai can be understood to represent various concepts such as a person living near a marsh or well, or someone who embodies the qualities of peace and harmony in a small or humble manner.
The surname Sawai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sawai 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 Sawai is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sawai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sawai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.