Explore the Family Name Lewin
The meaning of Lewin
1. English and North German: from the Old English personal name Lēofwine (Middle English Lewin), composed of the elements lēof ‘dear, beloved’ + wine ‘friend’. This was the name borne by an English missionary who became the patron saint of Ghent, and the personal name was consequently popular in northern Germany during the Middle Ages. Compare Lewing 2 and German Levin 4. 2. Irish and Manx: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Eoin, Manx Mac Guilley Eoin ‘son of Giolla Eoin’ (Saint John’s servant). 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): Polish- or German-influenced variant of Levin. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Alphons, Dieter, Egon, Ernst, Gerhard, Heinz, Hellmut, Ilse, Klaus, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Lewin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lewin has slightly increased in popularity in the United States. In 2000, this name was ranked 6,684th most popular, with a count of 4,659 individuals carrying it. By 2010, its rank had risen to 6,653rd and its count to 5,088, indicating an increase of 0.46% in rank and 9.21% in count within a decade. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a marginal decrease of -0.58%, moving from 1.73 to 1.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,684 | #6,653 | 0.46% |
| Count | 4,659 | 5,088 | 9.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.73 | 1.72 | -0.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lewin
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lewin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The White category, which constituted the largest share at 82.59% in 2000, decreased to 78.34% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 11.83% in 2000, increasing to 14.45% a decade later. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant increase from 2.96% to 4.68%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category experienced a growth of 48.21%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.56% to 0.83%. Conversely, the representation of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.70% to 1.55%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a sharp decline of 55.56%, shifting from 0.36% to 0.16% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.59% | 78.34% | -5.15% |
| Black | 11.83% | 14.45% | 22.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.96% | 4.68% | 58.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.55% | -8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.83% | 48.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.16% | -55.56% |
Lewin ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Lewin is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 34.0% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (31.2%) and French & German (15.4%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Nigerian, Italian, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 34.0% |
| British & Irish | 31.2% |
| French & German | 15.4% |
| Other | 19.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Lewin
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Lewin have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 60.90% |
What Lewin haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Lewin is R-CTS6, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS6 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include E-M5021 and R-M467, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Landau, Hecht, Pollack, Weiner, Rosenberg, Levy, Stein, Schwartz, Rosenfeld, Stern.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lewin surname are: K1a1b1a, H, L3. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Lewin have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Lewin" Surname 44.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Lewin" Surname 32.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lewin" Surname 20.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Lewin" Surname 13.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lewin?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Lewin are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition