Lewinski History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Lewinski surname comes from the Polish word "lew," meaning "lion," which was the root of many first names and place names, before evolving into a surname. Early Origins of the Lewinski familyThe surname Lewinski was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Lewinski familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lewinski research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1038, 1420, 1500 and 1580 are included under the topic Early Lewinski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lewinski Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lewinski, Lawinski, Levinski, Lavinski, Lewinsky, Lavinki, Lawinsky, Lavinka, Lavinky, Lekowwicz, Levinsky, Lawinka and many more. Early Notables of the Lewinski familyProminent among those of the name Lewinski in this period were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lewinski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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