LEVAN
Also recorded as Le Van
Levan
Levan is a surname of Cornish origin, derived from the Cornish "leven," meaning elm tree. The name is commonly found in the southern region of Cornwall, England.
Origin
The surname Levan is believed to have originated in the Cornwall area, where elm trees were prevalent. The name likely indicated a person who lived near or worked with elm trees, or it could have been a nickname given to someone with characteristics associated with the elm tree, such as strength or endurance.
Distribution
The surname Levan is found predominantly in Cornwall and neighbouring counties, reflecting its regional origins. Over time, descendants of Levan families have dispersed to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to a wider distribution of the name.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Henry Levan: A Cornish industrialist and philanthropist known for his contributions to the local community.
- Alice Levan: Renowned artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries across the UK.
Legacy
The surname Levan holds historical significance as part of the cultural heritage of Cornwall. It serves as a reminder of the region's natural landscape and the people who made their livelihoods there.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Levan continue to honour their heritage and contribute to various fields, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.
There are approximately 137 people named Levan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Levan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alexander
- Benjamin
- Brian
- Christian
- David
- Edward
- George
- Martin
- Matthew
- Roland
- Russell
- Steven
Female
- Christine
- Freda
- Hilary
- Janice
- Joelle
- Karen
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sara
- Sophie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Lavan
- Laffan
- Lavain
- Lafan
- Elvan
- Leva
- Levane
- Levano
- Laphan
- Lavans
- Laveine
- Lavene
- Lavenne
- Lavenu
- Leiva
- Levai
- Levain
- Levand
- Levang
- Levann
- Levans
- Levant
- Levas
- Levay
- Levein
- Leveine
- Levene
- Leveney
- Levenie
- Leveny
- Levian
- Leyva
- Lievano
- Lafene
- Lavant
- Laveny
- Lepheane
- Levanen
- Levanti
- Leveen
- Levenez
- Levent
- Levina
- Levman
- Levran
- Livan
- Laven
- Lavin
- Leven
- Levine
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.