Levenson

Levenson is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a patronymic name derived from the given name Levi (Levi) or Leib, meaning “son of Levi.” The suffix -son is an English-language marker indicating a paternal lineage. The surname is one of several transliterations from Yiddish and Hebrew into English, reflecting regional pronunciation and spelling variations.

Variants include Levinson, Levinsohn, Levensohn, Levison, Levin, and related forms. These forms share the same root and typically arose from different immigrant communities and linguistic practices. In the United States, Levenson is common among Jewish families and has spread through immigration and intermarriage. It is also found in Canada, the United Kingdom, Israel, and other countries with Ashkenazi diaspora.

Notable people with the surname include Steven Levenson, an American playwright and screenwriter best known for Dear Evan Hansen. The name has appeared in various works of fiction and journalism, but no single figure defines the surname.