Endow Surname History

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Japan

Etymology of Endow

What does the name Endow mean?

The origins of the surname Endow lie in the Far East nation of Japan. The name is made up of two elements: "en," meaning "far," and "do," meaning "wisteria."

Early Origins of the Endow family

The surname Endow was first found in the Heian period, when members of the higher classes first began to assume surnames that were based on their occupations, their cities of origin, or a location of their places of residence. The name Endow was most likely originally assumed by someone living in a remote area with wisteria bushes. The aristocratic Endow family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of a uniquely Japanese culture.

Early History of the Endow family

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Endow Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Endo, Endou, Endoo, Endoh, Endow and others.

Early Notables of the Endow family

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Migration of the Endow family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gikyo Endo, who immigrated to Hawaii in 1905; Kiyoshige Endo, who arrived in Canada in 1906; later settling in California; Eisaku Endo, who emigrated from Shizuoka to Cache Valley in 1907.