There are
1235
Kawasakis in the USA
Kawasaki is the
21237th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kawasaki

ShozoKawasaki

Shozo Kawasaki was a prominent Japanese industrialist and founder of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., a multinational corporation known for its motorcycles, aerospace, and other heavy machinery.

HideakiKawasaki

Hideaki Kawasaki is a former professional baseball pitcher from Japan who played for the Chunichi Dragons in the Nippon Professional Baseball league.

NaoyaKawasaki

Naoya Kawasaki is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Councillors in the National Diet representing the Liberal Democratic Party.

KeisukeKawasaki

Keisuke Kawasaki is a Japanese professional football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League.

SayakaKawasaki

Sayaka Kawasaki is a Japanese figure skater who has competed in the Junior Grand Prix and ISU Championships, representing Japan.

KenjiKawasaki

Kenji Kawasaki is a Japanese chef and restaurateur known for his innovative and modern approach to Japanese cuisine.

YasuhisaKawasaki

Yasuhisa Kawasaki is a renowned Japanese architect known for his contemporary designs and contributions to sustainable architecture.

KojiKawasaki

Koji Kawasaki is a Japanese film director and screenwriter known for his works in the horror genre, including 'Kuroneko' and 'The Ghost of Yotsuya.'

FumikaKawasaki

Fumika Kawasaki is a Japanese model and actress who has appeared in various magazines and television shows in Japan.

HiroakiKawasaki

Hiroaki Kawasaki is a Japanese conductor and music director, known for his work with orchestras in Japan and internationally.

Kawasaki Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Kawasaki' is of Japanese origin. It is derived from the combination of the two elements 'kawa,' meaning 'river,' and 'saki,' meaning 'cape' or 'promontory.' In Japan, it is a relatively common surname.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Kawasaki' is primarily found in Japan due to its Japanese origin. However, with international migration and globalization, individuals with the surname can also be found in other countries where the Japanese diaspora exists.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Kawasaki' include different kanji (Chinese characters) combinations that retain the same pronunciation but have different meanings.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Kawasaki' primarily involve Japanese individuals and their descendants migrating to different parts of the world, particularly during the various periods of Japanese emigration and global expansion.