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The Lewin Family Name

Lewin is an established spelling of the English surname Levinson. Its meaning, shared with Levinson, is β€œThe son of Leofwin (dear, friend), but sometimes the son of little Levi (united)”.

  • In the 2010 US Census, 5,088 Americans gave Lewin as their last name (rank 6,653). From 1891 to 2000, 306 births in France were registered under Lewin.
  • Before spelling was fixed, Levinson was also written Lewin.
  • Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Levinson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Lewin family name pack.