Find out how popular the last name Lewison is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lewison.

Lewison, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lewison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lewison in America

Lewison is the 26598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lewison surname appeared 916 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lewison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lewison to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lewison

The surname Lewison has its origins in England and traces back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "leow" meaning "beloved" or "dear," and "sunu" meaning "son." Thus, the name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a beloved son.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "Levesone." This suggests that the name was already in use by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name was recorded in various forms such as "Leveson," "Levesonn," and "Levesoun" in records from counties like Staffordshire and Shropshire. These variations in spelling were common during that era, as standardized spelling had not yet been established.

The name Lewison is also associated with several place names in England, such as Leveson Wood in Staffordshire and Leveson Street in Wolverhampton. These place names may have been derived from individuals bearing the surname Lewison who had connections to those locations.

One notable figure with the surname Lewison was Sir Richard Leveson (1570-1605), an English naval officer and explorer who played a significant role in the establishment of the East India Company. He was knighted in 1603 for his services to the crown.

Another individual of historical significance was John Leveson-Gower (1675-1709), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme. He was a prominent figure in local politics and held various offices in Staffordshire.

In the 19th century, the name Lewison gained recognition through the accomplishments of Thomas Lewison (1809-1874), a British industrialist and businessman. He founded the Lewison Brothers iron and steel company, which played a crucial role in the industrial revolution in England.

Other notable figures with the surname Lewison include Edward Leveson-Gower (1819-1907), a British diplomat and author, and Sir Walter Leveson (1551-1621), an English lawyer and Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

Throughout history, the Lewison surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including military personnel, politicians, industrialists, and legal professionals, leaving a lasting impact on the historical landscape of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lewison

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lewison.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lewison was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lewison has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lewison was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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