There are
609
Levens in the USA
Leven is the
36695th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Leven

RichardLeven

Richard Leven is a British businessman and former Chief Executive of United Distillers.

RosalieLevinson

Rosalie Levinson was an American activist and philanthropist, known for her contributions to women's rights and social justice causes.

DeborahLewin

Deborah Lewin is a British historian and author, specializing in medieval history and the Holocaust.

MarcusLevin

Marcus Levin was a German-Jewish mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the theory of complex functions.

StevenLevitt

Steven Levitt is an American economist and co-author of the best-selling book 'Freakonomics,' known for his research on unconventional topics in economics.

EmilyLevens

Emily Levens is an American actress and singer known for her performances in various Broadway musicals, such as 'Wicked' and 'Rent.'

MaxLevinson

Max Levinson is an American concert pianist known for his interpretations of classical and contemporary piano repertoire.

RobertLevins

Robert Levins was an American ecologist and evolutionary biologist, known for his work on the relationship between human societies and the natural environment.

KarenLeven

Karen Leven is a Scottish politician and member of the Scottish Parliament, representing the Edinburgh Northern and Leith constituency.

NinaLevine

Nina Levine is an Australian author known for her contemporary romance novels, particularly the 'Storm MC' series.

Leven Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Leven' is of Jewish Ashkenazi origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Levi,' meaning 'joining' or 'attached.' The name is traditionally associated with the Tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Leven' is most commonly found in Jewish communities, particularly in countries with significant Jewish populations, such as the United States, Israel, and the United Kingdom.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Leven' include 'Levine,' 'Lewin,' 'Levinson,' 'Levenson,' 'Levens,' 'Levin,' 'Lewandowski,' 'Levitt,' 'Levinthal,' and 'Levins.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Leven' have migrated and immigrated to various countries over the centuries, often associated with Jewish diaspora movements and historical events, such as World War II.