Levin

Levin is a surname of Jewish origin, derived from the given name Levi or from the Tribe of Levi. The name has many variants reflecting linguistic and regional differences, including Levine, Levis, Levi, and Levan. Through the Jewish diaspora, Levin spread to many countries and is now found among diverse populations, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

Levin also designates a place name. Levin is a town on the North Island of New Zealand, located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It serves as a local center for the surrounding rural area and is connected to nearby towns by regional roads.

Notable people bearing the surname have achieved recognition in fields such as politics, science, literature, and the arts. As a relatively common surname in multiple countries, Levin appears across a wide range of cultural and national contexts.

See also

Levine, Levis, Levi. Variants and related surnames often reflect transliteration differences and historical migrations.