LEVEY
Also recorded as Le Vey
Levey
Levey is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name "Leofwine", which means "dear friend" in Old English. The surname Levey is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in England.
The Levey surname has various spelling variations, including Levy, Levie, and Leavie. The name has been associated with Jewish ancestry, with many Jewish families adopting the surname Levey as a variant of Levy.
Individuals with the surname Levey have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. Notable bearers of the Levey surname include Jonathan Levey, a renowned historian, and Sarah Levey, a successful entrepreneur.
Today, the surname Levey continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its rich heritage and history within British society.
There are approximately 970 people named Levey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,547th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Levey.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Dawn
- Dorothy
- Fiona
- Gaye
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Pauline
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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