History:
The Tokanchi surname is believed to have originated in the Chinese province of Fujian.
The Tokanchi surname is believed to have been used by the Fujianese people who migrated to Japan in the 17th century. It is thought to have been derived from the Chinese surname “Tong”.
Description:
The Tokanchi surname is associated with the Fujianese culture, and those who bear the surname are often referred to as “Fujianese”.
In Fujian, the Tokanchi surname is often associated with the practice of ancestor worship, as well as with certain traditional customs such as the practice of “bai nian”, or “paying respects to the ancestors”.
The Tokanchi surname is sometimes spelled “Toguchi” or “Toguchi-san” in Japan. In some cases, the surname may also be found spelled as “Togushi” or “Togushi-san”.
