Surname · Japanese origin
Matsumoto
Meaning
The surname Matsumoto means Base of the pine (松本).
Origin
Japanese
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Matsumoto
Matsumoto (松本) means “(dweller at the) base of the pine tree.”
What kind of surname is Matsumoto?
Matsumoto 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.
Other Japanese surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Matsumoto mean?
The surname Matsumoto means Base of the pine (松本). Matsumoto (松本) means “(dweller at the) base of the pine tree.”
Where does the surname Matsumoto come from?
Matsumoto is a surname of Japanese origin.
What kind of surname is Matsumoto?
Matsumoto is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Japanese surnames?
Other Japanese surnames include Hashimoto, Hayashi, Ikeda, Inoue, Ishikawa, Ito.