There are
765
Yamanakas in the USAYamanaka is the
30509th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Yamanaka
SachikoYamanaka
Sachiko Yamanaka is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2012. She is affiliated with the Liberal Democratic Party.MasashiYamanaka
Masashi Yamanaka was a Japanese yakuza and the founder of the Aizukotetsu-kai, one of Japan's largest and most influential yakuza groups.TeruoYamanaka
Teruo Yamanaka is a former Japanese professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in the Nippon Professional Baseball League.NoriakiYamanaka
Noriaki Yamanaka is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best known for his time with the J.League club Yokohama F. Marinos.MasakoYamanaka
Masako Yamanaka is a Japanese writer known for her novels and short stories, which often revolve around the lives of working-class women in rural Japan.YukioYamanaka
Yukio Yamanaka is a Japanese former professional soccer player and coach. He played as a midfielder for the J.League club Yokohama F. Marinos.YokoYamanaka
Yoko Yamanaka is a Japanese former professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour and represented Japan in numerous international tournaments.NaokiYamanaka
Naoki Yamanaka is a Japanese rugby union player who currently plays as a fullback for the Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League.KenshukeYamanaka
Kenshuke Yamanaka is a Japanese professional baseball player who plays as a catcher for the Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball.KentaYamanaka
Kenta Yamanaka is a Japanese professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for the Yamaha Jubilo in Japan's domestic Top League.Yamanaka Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Yamanaka' is of Japanese origin. It is derived from the combination of the elements 'yama,' meaning 'mountain,' and 'naka,' meaning 'middle.' It is a common surname in Japan, particularly in the Fukushima and Kyoto prefectures.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Yamanaka' is primarily found in Japan, where it is most prevalent in the Fukushima and Kyoto prefectures. It is less common outside of Japan.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Yamanaka' include 'Yamanashi,' 'Yamanaga,' and 'Yamana.'