The Leaven surname comes from a Middle English given name Lefwine, which in turn comes from the Old English elements "leof," which meant "dear" or "beloved," and "wine," which meant "friend."
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Early Origins of the Leaven family
The surname Leaven was first found in Shropshire where the family was anciently seated.
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Early History of the Leaven family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leaven research. Another 202 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1010, 1086, 1275, 1292, 1327, 1576, 1602, 1659, 1661, 1712 and 1820 are included under the topic Early Leaven History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Leaven Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Lewin, Lewins, Lewens, Lewinson and others.
Early Notables of the Leaven family
Outstanding amongst the family at this time was Justinian Lewyn (Lewen) knighted May 12, 1661; and John Lowin (1576-1659), an English actor, became associated with the theatrical world by 1602. Born in... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Leaven Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Leaven family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mary Lewin was recorded as having arrived in Virginia in 1638; Charles Lewen arrived in Maryland in 1669; William Lewin arrived in New England in 1712.
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