About Lewey
The surname Lewey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Lewis," which itself is a variant of the name "Louis." The name Louis is of Germanic origin and means "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle." Therefore, the surname Lewey is likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was used to identify the descendants of someone named Lewis or Louis.
The surname Lewey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lewey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lewey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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