Livshits

Livshits Meaning & Origin

About Livshits
The surname Livshits is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "livshitz," meaning "Levite." Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, who were traditionally responsible for religious duties in ancient Israel. The surname Livshits likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from a Levite ancestor. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Livshits: 436
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Livshits 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 Livshits is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LFXTS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L012032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 V SH IH2 T S
🌐 IPA
/livshits*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LFXTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Livshits in Braille

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

The name Livshits in braille

How to sign the name Livshits using Sign Language

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

The name Livshits in sign language

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