Surname · Japanese origin
Kato
Meaning
The surname Kato means Add, wisteria (加藤).
Origin
Japanese
Type
toponymic
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Kato
Kato (加藤) joins characters for “add” and “wisteria.”
What kind of surname is Kato?
Kato is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Japanese naming tradition — you can read how Japanese surnames were formed on our Japanese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Kato
You may also see this surname written as:
- Katoh
- Katou
Other Japanese surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Kato mean?
The surname Kato means Add, wisteria (加藤). Kato (加藤) joins characters for “add” and “wisteria.”
Where does the surname Kato come from?
Kato is a surname of Japanese origin.
What kind of surname is Kato?
Kato is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Kato?
Variant spellings of Kato include Katoh, Katou.
What are other Japanese surnames?
Other Japanese surnames include Hashimoto, Hayashi, Ikeda, Inoue, Ishikawa, Ito.