LEVI
Levi
Levi is a British surname of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the biblical figure Levi, who was the third son of Jacob and Leah. In Jewish tradition, the Levites were a priestly tribe that performed religious duties in the ancient Temple of Jerusalem.
The surname Levi has been found in various forms throughout history, including Levie, Levey, and Levy. It is a relatively common surname in the United Kingdom and can be traced back to Jewish communities that settled in Britain over the centuries.
Individuals with the surname Levi have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, science, and the arts. The name has also been associated with prominent figures in British history and culture.
Today, the surname Levi continues to be passed down through generations, reflecting a rich heritage and connection to one's ancestral roots. It embodies a sense of identity and belonging for those who bear it, serving as a link to the traditions and customs of the past.
There are approximately 720 people named Levi in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,500th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Levi.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Jason
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Ronald
- Simon
- Stephen
- Yossi
Female
- Alison
- Carole
- Claire
- Clare
- Eve
- Jane
- Jean
- Jill
- Linda
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sophie
- Susan
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
- Levey
- Levison
- Lavi
- Lavie
- Lavis
- Lavia
- Leavey
- Lavy
- Leavins
- Lavey
- Lav
- Leavis
- Leave
- Lafi
- Lavies
- Lev
- Leva
- Levie
- Levio
- Lafa
- Lafe
- Laff
- Laffe
- Laffie
- Lahfa
- Laiva
- Lauf
- Lauff
- Lauva
- Lava
- Lavau
- Lave
- Laveau
- Lavee
- Lavo
- Lavoie
- Lavu
- Leaf
- Leafe
- Leaff
- Leaife
- Leaviss
- Leavitt
- Leavy
- Leef
- Leefe
- Leeve
- Leevis
- Leevy
- Leff
- Lefoe
- Leif
- Leife
- Leiva
- Leivo
- Leof
- Levai
- Leve
- Leveau
- Levee
- Levian
- Levich
- Levick
- Levics
- Levien
- Levies
- Levin
- Levina
- Levine
- Levines
- Leving
- Levins
- Levis
- Leviss
- Levit
- Levita
- Levite
- Levith
- Levitt
- Levitts
- Levo
- Levoi
- Levu
- Levvin
- Levvy
- Levy
- Leyva
- Lief
- Lievin
- Lifa
- Life
- Liff
- Liffe
- Lifu
- Liiv
- Liv
- Liva
- Live
- Livi
- Livia
- Livie
- Livio
- Liviu
- Llave
- Lliff
- Lliffe
- Loaf
- Loeff
- Loeve
- Lof
- Loff
- Loffe
- Lohf
- Loof
- Loofe
- Loove
- Louf
- Lov
- Love
- Lovi
- Lovie
- Lovo
- Luff
- Luffe
- Lv
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.