Shinozuka - Japanese Last Names

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Shinozuka

/ʃi.no.zu.ka/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Under the new mound or beneath the new hill

Represents a connection to land and ancestral roots, often indicating where a family once lived or held property.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, heritage, and a grounded identity tied to the earth and place of origin.

Etymology: Derived from the Japanese elements 'shin' (新) meaning 'new', 'ozuka' (尾塚) or 'tsuka' (塚) meaning 'mound' or 'hill'; thus literally 'new mound' or 'new hill'. The name likely denoted someone who lived near or under a newly formed hill or burial mound.

Style & Origin

traditional
nature inspired
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Shinozuka is a family name rooted in local geography and historical settlement

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