Ishida

The surname Ishida is of Japanese origin and is not typically found in British genealogical records. The name is common in Japan and is believed to have originated from the Japanese words "ishi," meaning stone, and "da," meaning rice paddy. Like many surnames, Ishida may have been adopted as a way to identify a person's occupation or location.

Individuals with the surname Ishida are likely to have Japanese ancestry, with their family history tracing back to Japan. They may have roots in regions where the name is more prevalent, such as the Kansai area.

It is important to note that the surname Ishida, while not traditionally British, may be found in multicultural British communities due to migration, intercultural marriages, or other factors. In such cases, individuals bearing the Ishida surname would have a unique family background blending Japanese and British influences.

There are approximately 46 people named Ishida in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Ishida.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daiske
  • Ian
  • Masami
  • Mitsutaka
  • Yuji

Female

  • Atsuko
  • Kathryn
  • Tamara

Similar and related surnames

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