Lewen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Lewen 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." Early Origins of the Lewen familyThe surname Lewen was first found in Shropshire where the family was anciently seated. Early History of the Lewen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lewen 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 Lewen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lewen Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Lewin, Lewins, Lewens, Lewinson and others. Early Notables of the Lewen familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was
To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Lewen or a variant listed above: Lewen Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Lewen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Lewen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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