2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lewine
A variant of the German surname Lewin, derived from the Hebrew given name Levi.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Lewine. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lewine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Lewine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lewine, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lewine
The surname LEWINE has its origins in England, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the name "Lewin," which itself is derived from the Old English personal name "Leofwine," meaning "dear friend."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEWINE can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various forms, including Lewine, Lewinus, and Lewin, suggesting its widespread use across different regions of medieval England.
During the 13th century, the LEWINE surname surfaced in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire and the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire. These records often listed individuals with the surname in connection with land ownership, taxation, and other administrative matters.
In the 14th century, the LEWINE name was associated with several notable figures. John Lewine, born around 1320 in Oxfordshire, was a renowned scholar and theologian who contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time. Another individual, William Lewine (1375-1443), was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, where he served as a councilman and held significant influence.
As the centuries progressed, the LEWINE surname continued to appear in various records across England. In the 16th century, the name was found in the parish registers of Gloucestershire, where a family bearing the surname resided for several generations. Notable individuals from this period include Robert Lewine (1525-1589), a respected lawyer and judge, and Elizabeth Lewine (1560-1623), a philanthropist known for her charitable endeavors.
In the 17th century, the LEWINE name was associated with several prominent figures in the arts and literature. Thomas Lewine (1615-1679) was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely admired during the Baroque period. Meanwhile, Samuel Lewine (1640-1703) was a renowned engraver and printmaker, known for his intricate and detailed works of art.
Throughout history, the LEWINE surname has also been linked to various place names and locations within England. For instance, the village of Lewine's End in Warwickshire is believed to have derived its name from a family bearing the LEWINE surname who resided in the area during the medieval period.
Over the centuries, the LEWINE surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Lewin, Lewins, Lewyn, and Lewyne, reflecting the evolving nature of English spelling and pronunciation. However, the core meaning and origins of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its Old English roots and the concept of a "dear friend."
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lewine
Among Census respondents with the surname Lewine, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Lewine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lewine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lewine
Lewine appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-15 bearers (-12.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,678 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+13 bearers (+12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,774 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.6%) | Down 24,678 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.5%) | Up 11,774 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lewine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #144,270 | 7.5% |
| Count | 104 | 117 | 12.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lewine bearers went from 104 to 117 (+12.5% change). The surname moved up 11,774 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #144,270.
FAQ
Lewine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lewine?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Lewine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Lewine?
Lewine ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Lewine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lewine.
Has Lewine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lewine went from 104 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 13 (+12.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Lewine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lewine, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lewine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lewine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Hispanic (6.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lewine (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lewine mean?
A variant of the German surname Lewin, derived from the Hebrew given name Levi. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lewine (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Lewine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.