Kubota (surname)

Kubota is a Japanese surname.

Origin and Meaning:

The surname Kubota (窪田) is of Japanese origin. It is generally understood to be topographic in nature, derived from the components "kubo" (窪), meaning "hollow," "depression," or "pit," and "ta" (田), meaning "rice field." The surname likely originated as a descriptive name for individuals or families who lived near or owned rice fields located in a low-lying area or depression.

Distribution and Frequency:

Kubota is a fairly common surname in Japan, though its frequency varies by region.

Notable People with the Surname:

• Itsuki Kubota: (born 1997), a Japanese professional wrestler.
• Kazuyoshi Kubota: (born 1981), a Japanese mixed martial artist.
• Shunji Kubota: (born 1947), a Japanese photographer.
• Toshiko Kubota: (born 1965), a Japanese performance artist and video artist based in New York City.
• Yuji Kubota: (born 1980), a Japanese footballer (soccer player).

Other Uses:

The name is also associated with Kubota Corporation, a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures agricultural and construction equipment, engines, and other products. While the company's founding president, Gonshiro Kubota, shares the surname, the corporation's name is distinct from its common usage as a personal surname.