Koito is a rare surname found mainly in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. The roots of this surname are said to lie with a family that served as Shinto priests at the Santai Shrine located in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, and it is believed that the original surname was "Koito," which originated from a place name in Kazusa Province, which is now Chiba Prefecture.
The turning point came in the mid-Edo period. It is said that when the shrine's main hall was being renovated, a member of the family had a dream of a carp climbing a waterfall. In the Chinese legend of the "Dragon Gate," a carp that successfully climbs a rapid current is said to transform into a dragon, and it has long been cherished as a symbol of success and advancement. It is said that the family changed its surname from "Koito" to "Koito" in honor of this auspicious dream.
While many surnames originate from place names, occupations, or geographical features, the surname "Koito" is said to have been passed down through generations as a surname that arose from a dream considered to be an auspicious sign.
Although they are still known as a family with ties to the area around Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, the opportunity to encounter this surname is rare.
Koito
"Koito" is a surname pronounced "Koito." It is said that there are approximately 100 people with the surname "Koito" throughout Japan, mainly in Gunma Prefecture.
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