Surnames of Yiddish Origin

1,401 surnames found of Yiddish origin

Lefkovitz
The surname Lefkovitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lef" meaning "leaf" and the German word "kowitz" meaning "twig" or "branch." It is believed to be a topogra......
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Lefkowitz
The surname Lefkowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "lefke" meaning "white" and the German word "witz" meaning "joke" or "wit." It is believed to have originate......
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Lefton
The surname Lefton is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "levitan," meaning "Levite." The Levites were a tribe of ancient Israel who served as assistants to the priests in the Te......
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Leiber
The surname Leiber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leip," meaning "dear" or "beloved." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked......
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Leibl
The surname Leibl is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "leib," meaning "lion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the desce......
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Leibman
The surname Leibman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "leyb" meaning "lion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the desc......
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Leibow
The surname Leibow is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "leyb" meaning "lion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the desce......
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Leibowitz
The surname Leibowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish given name Leyb, meaning "lion." The suffix "-owitz" indicates "son of" in Yiddish. Therefore, Leibowitz can be i......
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Leibson
The surname Leibson is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish personal name Leyb, meaning "lion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify ......
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Leid
The surname Leid is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "leit," meaning "song" or "poem." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for a poet or singer. The name......
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Surnames of Yiddish Origin

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