| ![Show Contents]() Lavin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Lavin familyThe surname Lavin was first found in Normandy, France where the family are believed to originally of Lovergne near Calais, and then branched to Brabant, and later to Kent in England. William de Loven is mentioned in Normandy 1180-95 (Magna Rotul. Scaccarii Normanniæ) 1 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list Robert de Lovent, John his son, and Henry de Lovent, in Buckinghamshire; and later, William de Lovent in Bedfordshire, during the reign of Edward I. "Unless this be an interpolation, it cannot refer to the noble family of Lovaine of Estains in Essex, who descended from Henry IV., Duke of Brabant, by Maud, daughter of Matthew, Earl of Flanders. Their ancestor Godfrey was this Duke's younger son, and held in 1200 the Honour of Eye in Suffolk, which had been given to the Duchess of Lovaine in Richard I.'s time." 2 Jovelyn Louvaine was brother of Queen Adeliza, second wife of King Henry I. Jocelyn's father was Godfrey Barbatus, Duke of Lorraine and Count of Brabant who was descended from Charlemagne. He received as a wedding gift from Adeliza of the honor of Petworth in Sussex which held 21 knights' fees. He also received many other domains throughout the southern counties and married into the distinguished Percys of the north by his marriage to Agnes de Percy. Early History of the Lavin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lavin research. Another 134 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1137, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Lavin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lavin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lovaine, Lovayne, Loverne, Loving, Luving, Lovings, Luvayn, Luvayne, Loveyn, Loveyne, Lovaigne, Louverne, Lavainge, Lavayne, Louvaine, Louvayne and many more. Early Notables of the Lavin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lavin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lavin Rankingthe United States, the name Lavin is the 6,396th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 3
| Lavin migration to the United States | + |
Lavin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Lawrence Lavin, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1812 4
- Jose Ramon Lavin, aged 14, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1831 4
- Patrick Lavin, who landed in Maryland in 1843 4
- Anthony Lavin, who settled in Philadelphia in 1847
- J Lavin, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 4
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Lavin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Agnes Lavin, aged 8, who landed in America from Swinford, in 1900
- Andrew Lavin, aged 27, who settled in America from Kiltimagh, Ireland, in 1913
- Agnes Lavin, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Ballymote, Ireland, in 1913
- Angel Lavin, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1917
| Lavin migration to Canada | + |
Lavin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Eliza Lavin, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick from the port of Derry in 1847
- Mr. Henry Lavin who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Aberdeen" departing 1st May 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 13th June 1847 but he died on board 5
- Mrs. Mary Lavin, aged 40 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "John Bolton" departing 13th April 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 10th June 1847 but she died on board 5
- Miss. Mary Lavin, aged 6 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "John Bolton" departing 13th April 1847 from Liverpool, England; the ship arrived on 10th June 1847 but she died on board 5
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lavin (post 1700) | + |
- Linda Lavin (1937-2024), American three Drama Desk Award, two Golden Globe Award, two Obie Award and Tony award winning television and stage actress born in Portland, Maine
- Cinzi Lavin (b. 1967), American award-winning creator and producer of several full-length original musical dramas, novels, and numerous theatrical works
- Leonard H. Lavin (1919-2017), American businessman, racehorse owner and breeder, and philanthropist, founder of the Alberto-Culver Company
- Franklin "Frank" Lavin, American Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade (2005 to 2007)
- Steve Lavin (b. 1964), American basketball coach and former player
- Mary Lavin (1912-1996), American-born Irish writer
- Steve Lavin, American Republican politician, Member of Montana State House of Representatives 8th District; Elected 2010 6
- James M. Lavin, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Hampshire, 1900, 1904 7
- Franklin L. Lavin (b. 1957), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, 2001-05 7
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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