How common is the Lewisohn surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Lewisohn in the United States.

Lewisohn

Q: What does the surname Lewisohn mean?

The surname Lewisohn means "Son of Lewis, combining the given name Lewis with the Germanic patronymic suffix -sohn.". It is of Jewish/German origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Lewis, combining the given name Lewis with the Germanic patronymic suffix -sohn.

Etymology

The suffix -sohn means 'son' in German and Yiddish, creating a patronymic form. Lewis derives from Old Germanic 'Chlodwig' (famous warrior).

About the Lewisohn Surname

A Jewish-German patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Lewis. The name reflects the German-Jewish naming conventions of Central Europe.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Jewish communities in Germany, Austria, and Eastern Europe, with significant populations in the United States.

Notable Bearers

People with the Lewisohn Surname

Sam Lewisohn

Quick Facts

Origin: Jewish/German
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 19th century Germany and Central Europe
Estimated Bearers: 3,000