| ![Show Contents]() Lewison History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The proud Lewison surname is from the personal name Lewis, an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Llewellyn. This name is often explained as meaning "lion-like," but is in fact probably derived from the Welsh word "llyw," which means "leader." Alternatively, the name Lewis is also an Anglo-French form of the Old Frankish name Hludwig, which means "loud battle." Early Origins of the Lewison familyThe surname Lewison was first found in Glamorganshire (Welsh: Sir Forgannwg), a region of South Wales, anciently part of the Welsh kingdom of Glywysing, where the family held a seat from ancient times. Early History of the Lewison familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lewison research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1598, 1616, 1625, 1627, 1640, 1650, 1660, 1661, 1664, 1669, 1674, 1675, 1677, 1679, 1690, 1699, 1706 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Lewison History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lewison Spelling VariationsCompared to other ancient cultures found in the British Isles, the number of Welsh surnames are relatively few, but there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations. These spelling variations began almost as soon as surname usage became common. People could not specify how to spell their own names leaving the specific recording up to the individual scribe or priest. Those recorders would then spell the names as they heard them, causing many different variations. Later, many Welsh names were recorded in English. This transliteration process was extremely imprecise since the Brythonic Celtic language of the Welsh used many sounds the English language was not accustomed to. Finally, some variations occurred by the individual's design: a branch loyalty within a family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations were indicated by spelling variations of one's name. The Lewison name over the years has been spelled Lewis, Lewiss, Lewess, Lews, Llewys, Llewis, Lewwis, Llewess and many more. Early Notables of the Lewison familyProminent amongst the family during the late Middle Ages was Sir William Lewis, 1st Baronet (1598-1677), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1640 and 1677; William Lewis (1625-1661), an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660; Richard Lewis (c 1627-1706), an English landowner and...
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Some of the Lewison family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Lewison migration to the United States | + |
Many people from Wales joined the general migration to North America in the 19th and 20th centuries, searching for land, work, and freedom. Like the many other immigrants from the British Isles, they made a significant contribution to the development of Canada and the United States. The Welsh and their descendents added a rich cultural tradition to the newly developed towns, cities, and villages. An investigation of the immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Lewison:
Lewison Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- William Lewison, who landed in Virginia in 1717 1
Lewison Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Eleonora Lewison, aged 35, originally from London, arrived in New York in 1892 aboard the ship "Ems" from Southampton, England 2
- Siegmund Lewison, aged 41, originally from London, arrived in New York in 1892 aboard the ship "Ems" from Southampton, England 2
Lewison Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Adelene K. Lewison, aged 49, destined for West Hartford, Conn., arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Orduna" from Liverpool, England 2
- S. Lewis Lewison, aged 37, originally from Hamilton, Canada, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Caronia" from London, England 2
- Beatrice Lewison, aged 29, originally from Hamilton, Canada, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Caronia" from London, England 2
- Morris Lewison, aged 34, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Imperator" from Southampton, England 2
- Max Lewison, aged 29, originally from London, England, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lewison (post 1700) | + |
- Peter Lewison (b. 1961), American fencer who competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics
- Bernard Lewison (1902-1984), American businessman and Republican politician, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1955–1957) and (1961–1981)
- Sir Kim Martin Jordan Lewison PC (b. 1952), British jurist, Lord Justice of Appeal (2011-)
- Ian Jason Lewison (b. 1981), English heavyweight boxer
| Historic Events for the Lewison family | + |
USS Arizona - Mr. Neil Stanley Lewison, American Fire Controlman Third Class from Wisconsin, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 3
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Patriae fidus
Motto Translation: Faithful to my country.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html
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