About Shimazu
The surname Shimazu is of Japanese origin and is predominantly found in the Kagoshima prefecture of Japan. It is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "shima" meaning "island" and "zu" meaning "dweller" or "inhabitant." Therefore, the surname Shimazu can be interpreted to mean "dweller of the island." The Shimazu clan, one of the most prominent samurai families in Japanese history, played a significant role in the feudal period and were known for their military prowess and leadership.
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The surname Shimazu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shimazu 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 Shimazu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shimazu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shimazu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.