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石井

Ishii

石井 — Stone Well

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Ishii means 'stone well' (石井) and is a topographic surname for families living near a well with stone surrounds — a common architectural feature in Japanese villages. The stone-lined well was a central gathering point and symbol of community. Multiple independent Ishii clans arose across Japan, and the name is widely distributed nationally, with slightly higher concentration in Chiba, Ibaraki, and Hyogo prefectures.