Kadono

Kadono is a Japanese surname and a place name.

As a surname, Kadono is relatively uncommon in Japan, and its distribution is limited to specific regions. It is often found in the Chūgoku region, particularly in the Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures. Many individuals with the surname Kadono are descended from the Hiroshima or Okayama clans.

In Japan, the surname Kadono is believed to have originated from the Japanese word "kadono" which means "a small tree or shrub with a single stem." Another possible theory is that it may be derived from the kanji characters, "tsugi-kawano" meaning "between the small bog or marsh".

As a place name, Kadono refers to two different locations in Japan. One is a village located in Miyoshi District, Tokushima Prefecture. The other is a district in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. These places are relatively small in terms of population and are not widely known.

In terms of notable individuals, Taiji Kadono, a Japanese-Australian Olympic swimmer, has the surname Kadono. He has competed in international competitions including the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games.