About Lewin
The surname Lewin is of English and German origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Leofwine," which combines the elements "leof," meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "wine," meaning "friend" or "protector." As a surname, Lewin signifies a descendant or relative of someone named Leofwine, indicating a familial connection to an ancestor who was regarded as beloved or friendly. The name has variations in spelling across different regions and time periods, such as Lewen, Lewens, or Levin.
The surname Lewin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lewin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lewin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lewin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lewin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.