"Takaai" is a family name that has been passed down for a long time in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Its origins date back to ancient times, when ancestors presented a hawk to Emperor Nintoku. It is said that the name "Takago" (hawks coming together) came from this story of offering a hawk.
During the Sengoku period, this surname served the Hatakeyama clan, lords of Nanao Castle in Noto Province, and there are records that they were allowed to use the unusual family crest of "Watanabe star on a spool of thread."
Just like the name "Hawk" (hawk), it is a name that exudes pride and elegance.
Takagou
"Takago" is a family name that is pronounced "Takagou." It is mainly found in Ishikawa Prefecture, but there are also a few cases in Osaka Prefecture and Hokkaido. It is a rare family name with only around 300 people nationwide, and is one of the family names with a strong local flavor.
What is “knowing unusual surnames”?
It is said that there are approximately 30 Japanese surnames, including different readings. We will introduce some of the most unusual surnames, their pronunciations and origins, as well as areas where they still exist in large numbers.
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