Although the connection with the Suzuki clan who was once a samurai family, is not clear, since there are diversified theories on it, this seishi (hereditary family name) is thought to be of the Shinto priest and its origin derived from the rice ear used at the rituals.
かつての武家である鈴木氏との関係は諸説あって定まらないが、祭礼の際に祭られる稲穂に由来した神官の姓氏と考えられる。