"Hatasa" is one of the names seen in Gifu Prefecture and other areas. The family lineage of this surname is said to be a lineage of the Chiba clan from the Taira clan (Kanmudaira clan), descendants of Emperor Kanmu.
The family was originally given the surname "Taira," and one theory is that they took the name "Hatasa" after the place name of their hometown.
The kanji character "Sa" is said to have been a reference to the place name Sano-sho in Shimotsuke Province, or to the title of the official position "Saemon-no-jo," and therefore carries a meaning beyond that of a place name.
During the Edo period, this area was also where the genealogy of the Gujo Hachiman feudal lords was recorded, and the surname "Hatasa" has been seen in Meiho and the surrounding area since ancient times.
Hatasa
"Hatasa" is a family name that is pronounced "Hatasato." There are approximately 1,100 people with this name nationwide, and in Gifu Prefecture, the family name "Hatasa" is found mainly in Gujo City. Outside of the prefecture, it can also be found in Aichi, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and other areas.
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