Lefkowitch

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the Yiddish personal name Lefko, with the suffix -witch indicating 'son of' or 'descendant of.'

Etymology

The name combines a Yiddish given name Lefko (possibly related to Lev, meaning 'lion') with the Eastern European Jewish patronymic suffix -witch. This naming pattern was common among Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

About the Lefkowitch Surname

An Eastern European Jewish surname with a patronymic structure typical of Ashkenazi naming conventions. The name likely originated in regions with significant Jewish populations such as Poland, Ukraine, or Russia.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily among Jewish populations in Eastern Europe and their diaspora communities, particularly in North America.

People with the Lefkowitch Surname

A. Lefkowitch