Levinuk

Levinuk is a surname of East Slavic origin, often treated as a patronymic or diminutive form derived from the given name Lev (meaning “lion”) or from the Jewish surname Levin, with the Slavic suffix -uk indicating lineage or a small or familial relation. As a result, Levinuk can be interpreted as “son of Lev” or “little Lev.”

Geographic distribution and transliteration: The name appears among Ukrainian-speaking populations and Jewish communities in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and Poland, as well as among their descendants in North America and Israel. Transliteration from Cyrillic yields variants such as Levinuk, Levynuk, and Levynouk, among others, reflecting differences in alphabet and national conventions.

History and usage: Levinuk is primarily encountered as a surname rather than a given name. It is relatively uncommon compared with broader Slavic family names and is most often found in genealogical records, historical registries, and immigration documents from Eastern Europe and diaspora communities.

Notable people: There are individuals with the surname Levinuk who have pursued professional careers in fields such as education, business, and the arts; however, no widely recognized public figure with this surname is prominently associated with the name.

See also: Levin, Levinson, Levinsky.