About Shimizu
The surname Shimizu is of Japanese origin and is written with the kanji characters "清水," which literally translate to "clear water." This surname is quite common in Japan and is derived from the geographic feature of a clear or pure water source, such as a river or spring. It is believed that individuals with the surname Shimizu may have ancestral connections to places near such water sources or may have adopted the name to honor the significance of clear water in their lives.
The surname Shimizu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shimizu 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 Shimizu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shimizu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shimizu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.