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Lewin Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Lewin

"A surname from Hebrew."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2024 👥 258 in US
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Meaning
A surname from Hebrew.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
258
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Lewin Mean?

Lewin is a Germanic name, usually originating from either of two different sources, the Old English Leofwine or a variant of the Jewish Levin. People with the name include:Albert Lewin (1894–1968), American film director, producer, and screenwriter Benjamin Lewin, founder of the Cell journal Bernard Lewin (1906–2003), German-born American collector of Mexican art Blanca Lewin, Chilean television and film actress Daniel M. Lewin, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, and victim of the September 11 attacks. David Lewin (1933–2003), American music theorist and composer Derek Lewin (1930–2019), English amateur international footballer Frank Lewin (1925–2008), American composer and teacher Gary Lewin, British football physiotherapist Gordon Lewin (1921–2008), British clarinetist, saxop

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Lewin is a Germanic name, usually originating from either of two different sources, the Old English Leofwine or a variant of the Jewish Levin. People with the name include:Albert Lewin (1894–1968), American film director, producer, and screenwriter Benjamin Lewin, founder of the Cell journal Bernard Lewin (1906–2003), German-born American collector of Mexican art Blanca Lewin, Chilean television and film actress Daniel M. Lewin, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, and victim of the September 11 attacks. David Lewin (1933–2003), American music theorist and composer Derek Lewin (1930–2019), English amateur international footballer Frank Lewin (1925–2008), American composer and teacher Gary Lewin, British football physiotherapist Gordon Lewin (1921–2008), British clarinetist, saxop…

Root Element
Lewin
Core Meaning
"A surname from Hebrew."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Lewin

L 3
E 5
W 5
I 9
N 5
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 258 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 258
Peak year 2024 (18)
First recorded 1915
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Lewin" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Hebrew.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~258 people named Lewin in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 18 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Lewin?

The Life Path number for Lewin is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 4.

Is Lewin a boy or girl name?

Lewin is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Lewin in the US?

Approximately 258 people in the United States are named Lewin. The name peaked in 2024 with 18 recorded uses.

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