Litwin

Litwin is a surname of Polish origin that has made its way into British surnames as a result of historical migrations and marriages. The surname is derived from the Polish personal name "Lutek", which itself is derived from the Slavic element "lut", meaning "fierce" or "wild".

Distribution and Migration

The Litwin surname has a relatively low distribution in the United Kingdom, with most bearers concentrated in areas with historically high Polish immigrant populations, such as London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. The surname may have been brought to the UK during various waves of Polish migration, including those following the First and Second World Wars.

Notable Bearers

Notable bearers of the Litwin surname include individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, such as academia, the arts, and professional fields. Some may have anglicised their name for easier pronunciation or integration into British society.

Variants

Variants of the Litwin surname may exist due to the different ways in which names were recorded and anglicised. These variants may include Litvine, Litwiniuk, or Litowitz.

References

For further information about the Litwin surname, one may consult genealogical records, immigration archives, and historical documents. Researchers interested in the origin and meaning of the surname may also explore Polish language resources and linguistic studies.

There are approximately 150 people named Litwin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Litwin.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andre
  • Barry
  • Dariusz
  • John
  • Justin
  • Leslie
  • Marek
  • Michael
  • Slawomir
  • Stephen

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Aleksandra
  • Hannah
  • Iwona
  • Joanna
  • Magdalena
  • Marta
  • Monika
  • Rebecca
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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