Show ContentsLipshitz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Lipshitz Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Lipshitz

What does the name Lipshitz mean?

The Jewish given name Eliezer is thought to be the source of origin for the surname Lipshitz. Eliezer was frequently associated with the German name of Gottlieb; Gottlieb was then shortened to Lieb and then lengthened to Liebman or Lipman.

Lipshitz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lipman, Lippman, Lipmann, Lippmann, Liebmann, Lipis, Lips, Lipes, Lipkin and many more.

Contemporary Notables of the name Lipshitz (post 1700) +

  • Harold Lipshitz (b. 1931), birth name of Hal Linden, American stage and television actor, best known for his role in Barney Miller
  • Israel-Isaac "Lippy" Lipshitz (1903-1980), South African sculptor, painter and printmaker

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