| Language(s) | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | On the well |
| Region of origin | Japan |
Inoue (kanji: 井上, historical kana orthography: ゐのうへ Winouhe) is the 16th most common Japanese surname.[1] Historically, it was also romanized as Inouye, and many Japanese-descended people outside of Japan still retain this spelling. A less common variant is 井之上.