There are
710
Nakajimas in the USA
Nakajima is the
32396th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Nakajima

MasayoshiNakajima

Masayoshi Nakajima was a Japanese professional boxer who competed from 1960 to 1975. He held the WBA and lineal bantamweight titles from 1965 to 1968, and the WBC and lineal super bantamweight titles from 1972 to 1973.

ErinaNakajima

Erina Nakajima is a Japanese long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.

HiroyukiNakajima

Hiroyuki Nakajima is a Japanese professional baseball shortstop for the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously played for the Seibu Lions and the New York Yankees organization.

AkihikoNakajima

Akihiko Nakajima is a former Japanese professional baseball player. He played as a catcher for the Yomuris Giants in the Nippon Professional Baseball league from 1992 to 2007.

FumioNakajima

Fumio Nakajima is a retired Japanese football player and coach. He played as a midfielder for Nagoya Grampus Eight and the Japan national team.

YukiNakajima

Yuki Nakajima is a Japanese mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division. He currently fights for Pancrase.

RyuyaNakajima

Ryuya Nakajima is a Japanese figure skater. He is the 2020 Japanese national bronze medalist and has competed in multiple international competitions.

ShingoNakajima

Shingo Nakajima is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Yokohama FC in the J1 League.

MifuyuNakajima

Mifuyu Nakajima is a Japanese badminton player. She competes in the women's singles and doubles events.

HidekiNakajima

Hideki Nakajima is a Japanese professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour.

Nakajima Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Nakajima' is of Japanese origin. It is derived from the combination of 'Naka' meaning 'middle' or 'inside' and 'shima' meaning 'island.' It is a fairly common surname in Japan.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Nakajima' is primarily found in Japan due to its Japanese origin. It is less commonly found in other countries, particularly among Japanese immigrants and their descendants.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Nakajima' include 'Nakahima' and 'Nakashima.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Nakajima' is primarily within Japan, as it is a Japanese surname. However, there may be instances of individuals with this surname immigrating to other countries.