Last names / C
Japanese Last Names Starting with C
1 Japanese surnames begin with C, from Chiba (地場) to Chiba (地場). Most describe a place, such as a field, river or hill. Each links to a page with its kanji, reading and meaning.
The most varied is Chiba, and these names average 2.0 syllables.
| Surname | Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiba | 地場 | ちば | ground + location |
Kanji most used in C surnames
These characters appear most often in the surnames above.
| Kanji | Meaning | Readings | Strokes | Seen in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 地 | ground, earth (taught in grade 2) | チ、ジ | 6 | Ochi, China, Oi |
| 場 | location, place (taught in grade 2) | ジョウ、チョウ、ば | 12 | Chiba, Iba, Yoshiba |
Questions
What is the most common Japanese surname starting with C?
Chiba (地場) can be written in the most ways of the C surnames here. It means: ground + location.
How long are Japanese surnames starting with C?
They average 2.0 syllables.
What do surnames starting with C usually mean?
Most describe a place, such as a field, river, hill or village. The table lists the literal meaning of each.