Shinoda

Shinoda is a Japanese surname, commonly written 篠田. It is a toponymic surname formed from 篠 (shino), a type of bamboo grass, and 田 (ta/da), meaning field. The combination suggests origin in a place where such vegetation grew, rather than a specific clan lineage. The surname is widespread in Japan and is also found among Japanese communities abroad through migration and diaspora.

Notable people with the surname include Mike Shinoda (born 1977), an American musician, rapper, and co-founder of the rock band Linkin Park. Beyond public figures, Shinoda is borne by numerous individuals in diverse professions across Japan and elsewhere.