Show ContentsLewins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Lewins 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," or "friend."

Early Origins of the Lewins family

The surname Lewins was first found in Shropshire.

Early History of the Lewins family

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Lewins Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lewin, Lewins, Lewens, Lewinson and others.

Early Notables of the Lewins family

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United States Lewins migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lewins Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Fider Lewins, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
  • Sara Lewins, aged 60, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Lewins Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Frank Lewins, aged 23, who landed in America from Newcastle, in 1903
  • Chris Lewins, aged 40, who settled in America, in 1921
  • Henry Lewins, aged 34, who immigrated to America, in 1923
  • Robert Lewins, aged 30, who landed in America from Croydon, England, in 1923


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