LEVINS
Levins
Levins is a British surname with various possible origins and meanings. The name is believed to have originated from the personal name Levin, which itself is derived from the Old English name Leofwine, meaning "dear friend."
One possible origin of the Levins surname is from the medieval Hebrew personal name Levin, which means "lion." Jewish immigrants to the British Isles may have adopted this name as a surname.
Another possible origin is from the Gaelic surname O'Leimin, which means "descendant of the devotee of St. Minhin." The name could have been anglicised to Levins over time.
The Levins surname is found throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas such as London, Yorkshire, and Lancashire. Over time, branches of the Levins family may have spread to other parts of the country and beyond.
Individuals with the Levins surname have likely been involved in various occupations and industries over the centuries, reflecting the diverse history of the British Isles. Today, people with the surname Levins can be found engaged in a wide range of professions and pursuits.
Variants of the Levins surname include Levin, Levinsen, Levens, and Levinge. The name continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and heritage.
There are approximately 177 people named Levins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Levins.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Bernie
- Colin
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Kerry
- Kevin
- Michael
- Noah
- Patrick
- Philip
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Greta
- Iris
- Julie
- Moira
- Pauline
- Pepertua
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
- Lavin
- Lavine
- Lavigne
- Lavina
- Elvins
- Levin
- Levina
- Lavans
- Lavence
- Lavens
- Laving
- Lavini
- Lavons
- Leavens
- Leavins
- Leavis
- Leavons
- Leevin
- Leevis
- Levans
- Levenez
- Levens
- Levi
- Levian
- Levics
- Levie
- Levien
- Levies
- Levinas
- Levine
- Levines
- Leving
- Levinge
- Levings
- Levinskas
- Levinski
- Levinsky
- Levinsohn
- Levinson
- Levis
- Leviss
- Levons
- Levvin
- Lievens
- Lievense
- Lievin
- Livanos
- Livens
- Livins
- Livinsea
- Livinus
- Lofnes
- Lovence
- Lovines
- Lovins
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.