Lebowitz

Lebowitz Meaning & Origin

About Lebowitz
The surname Lebowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish name "Leib," meaning "lion," and the German word "witz," meaning "joke" or "wit." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed a witty or humorous personality. The name Lebowitz is commonly found among Jewish communities, particularly those of Eastern European descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Lebowitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Lebowitz: 1,938
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lebowitz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPTS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L01032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 B AH0 W IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛbəwɪts/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPTS', 'LPFX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L132

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lebowitz in Braille

Here's how to represent Lebowitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Lebowitz in braille

How to sign the name Lebowitz using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Lebowitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lebowitz in sign language

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