What does Tojo mean?

Tojo is a Japanese surname, most notably associated with Hideki Tojo, the Prime Minister of Japan during much of World War II. The name itself can have various meanings depending on the kanji characters used, but it is often interpreted as "to help" or "to assist." In a broader cultural context, Tojo has come to symbolize militarism and the wartime government of Japan during the early 20th century.