Description:
NAWATE is a Japanese surname. It is derived from the Japanese characters 'na' (菜) meaning 'vegetable' and 'wate' (割) meaning 'divide'. The surname is believed to have originated in the Kanto region of Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868). The name is also associated with the famous samurai, Naomasa Nawate, who was a retainer of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The surname is most commonly found in the eastern part of Japan, including the Kanto region, where it is believed to have originated. Variations of the surname include Nawata, Nawada, and Nawatei. The culture and customs associated with the surname are similar to those of other Japanese surnames.
