levit

Levit is a surname of Jewish origin. In many cases it is a variant or transliteration of the Hebrew word Levi, or of the term Levite, referring to a member of the tribe of Levi in ancient Israel.

The name is commonly associated with descendants of the Levitical priesthood and has been adopted by Jewish communities across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. As with many Jewish surnames, its form has varied with language and country, leading to a range of spellings.

Variants include Levi, Levy, Levitt, Levis, Levitin, Levison, and Levisky, among others. The spelling Levit itself may reflect Slavic or other language influences on transliteration of Hebrew sounds into local orthographies.

Geographic distribution today includes Ashkenazi and Sephardi communities, with notable presence in Israel, the United States, Canada, and several European and former Soviet states.

The surname Levit is borne by individuals across fields such as science, arts, and public life, reflecting the broad diaspora of Jewish communities.