Surname · Japanese origin
Shimizu
Meaning
The surname Shimizu means Clear water (清水).
Origin
Japanese
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Shimizu
Shimizu (清水) means “clear water” or “pure spring.”
What kind of surname is Shimizu?
Shimizu 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 Shimizu mean?
The surname Shimizu means Clear water (清水). Shimizu (清水) means “clear water” or “pure spring.”
Where does the surname Shimizu come from?
Shimizu is a surname of Japanese origin.
What kind of surname is Shimizu?
Shimizu 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.