Yoshizawa

Yoshizawa is a Japanese surname. It is written with several kanji variants, most commonly 吉澤 or 吉沢, and less frequently with variants using 澤 or 沢 for the second element. The name is read Yoshizawa in modern Japanese. The first character 吉 conveys auspiciousness or good fortune, while 澤/沢 means marsh or swamp; together they function as a family name rather than a phrase with a fixed literal translation.

Origins and distribution: Yoshizawa has multiple independent lineages in Japan and is found across many regions. As with many Japanese surnames, its distribution reflects historical landholding patterns, migrations, and feudal domain boundaries. The different kanji forms correspond to distinct families.

Romanization and form: In Hepburn romanization the surname is rendered as Yoshizawa. Variants in spelling arise from the different kanji representations and older romanization systems, but Yoshizawa is the common modern form.

Notable people: There are several individuals with the surname Yoshizawa who have achieved public recognition in fields such as entertainment, sports, academia, and business. The name is common enough to appear in discussions of Japanese surnames.