SurnameNo. 25 in Japan
Abe
Abe (阿部) is the 25th most common surname in Japan, shared by an estimated 0.47 million people. Its kanji mean (used for its sound + section.
あ · べ · あべ
What Abe means
阿
(used for its sound, a)
部
section
Where the name comes from
The kanji of Abe mean (used for its sound + section. Many surnames like it began as descriptions of a family's land, trade or position before surnames were required for every household in 1875.