Kitagawa

Kitagawa is a Japanese surname. It is one of the most common surnames in Japan. Notable individuals with the surname include Japanese author and poet, Marin Kitagawa. She is known for her extensive body of work in modern Japanese literature. Another prominent figure is Daichi Kitagawa, a professional baseball player. He has played for several teams in Nippon Professional Baseball. The surname can be found throughout Japan, with varying concentrations in different regions. Its etymology is believed to derive from geographical locations. The character "kita" (北) means north, and "gawa" (川) means river, suggesting a connection to a river located in a northerly direction. As with many Japanese surnames, the Kitagawa name has a long history and is associated with various family lineages across the country.