Type Surname (from location)
Usage Japanese
Scripts 鈴木(Japanese Kanji) すずき(Japanese Hiragana)
Pronounced Pron. SOO-ZOO-KYEE  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Japanese (suzu) meaning "bell" and (ki) meaning "tree, wood". This is the second most common surname in Japan. A notable bearer was the artist Suzuki Harunobu (1725-1770).

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Entry updated April 23, 2024