Loewen

Loewen is a surname of German origin. It is a variant of the name Loewen, which is a combination of the German words "Loewe" meaning "lion" and the suffix "-en" indicating a place or a people. The name is also associated with the Old English word "lufu", meaning "coming person" or " chosen one".

In Canada, the Loewen surname has a notable history. Peter Loewen, a Hutterite, was imprisoned for his faith in the late 19th century. His story highlights the experiences of Russian Mennonites who settled in Canada and their struggles against state control.

In marketing and advertising, Loewen Group was a funeral home and cemetery company that operated in the western United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1903 and was a Canadian industry leader in the funeral and cemetery business until it was sold to Service Corporation International in 1993.

The name Loewen is also associated with German Quakers, who migrated to Canada during the 19th and 20th centuries. The Hutterite religious community, to which Peter Loewen belonged, was notable for its charitable and law-breaking activities, as these devoutly pacifist Mennonites and other Anabaptists refused state taxes in recognition of the authority of Jesus Christ.

The Loewen surname is also recorded as a variant of Lowen and Lohan. Modern spelling variations include Loewen, Lowen, Lowen, and Lowin. The name is most commonly found in Canada, the United States, Germany, and Russia.