Tsuda

Meaning

Composed of 津 (tsu) meaning 'harbor' or 'port' and 田 (da) meaning 'field'.

Etymology

The combination suggests origins in areas near harbors or ports with adjacent agricultural fields. This toponymic composition is typical of Japanese surnames from coastal or river regions.

About the Tsuda Surname

A Japanese surname with clear topographic elements indicating origins near harbors and cultivated lands. The name appears in historical records from medieval Japan.

Distribution

Found throughout Japan with concentrations in coastal regions.

Notable Bearers

Tsuda Umeko, Tsuda Sokichi

People with the Tsuda Surname