Summary

The surname Levitt is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word 'Levi', meaning 'joined' or 'attached'. It is an ancient Jewish surname that refers to members of the Tribe of Levi who were traditionally responsible for the religious duties in ancient Israel. The Levitt surname has a rich history, dating back several centuries.
There are
5407
Levitts in the USA
Levitt is the
6311st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Levitt

WilliamJ.

Real estate developer known for his role in the mass production of affordable suburban housing in the United States during the post-World War II era.

AbrahamLevitt

Father of William J. Levitt and a pioneer in the field of affordable housing. He founded Levitt & Sons, a construction company that helped shape suburban development in the 20th century.

AnatoliLevit

Soviet chess player who achieved the title of International Master and was a prominent figure in the Russian chess scene during the 1960s and 1970s.

HedyLamarr

Austrian-born American actress, inventor, and film producer. Lamarr's surname at birth was Kiesler, but she later married Fritz Mandl, which gave her the surname Levitt briefly.

SergeiLevitt

Renowned Russian composer and pianist, known for his compositions blending romantic and modernist styles, as well as his virtuosic piano performances.

Levitt Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Levitt has Jewish origins.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Levitt is associated with various geographic locations such as the United States, Russia, Austria, and other countries with Jewish communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname Levitt include Levit, Levitts, and Levitsky.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Levitt occurred during different times and in various places due to factors like persecution, economic opportunities, and personal circumstances. Examples include Jewish migration from Eastern Europe to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Jewish individuals fleeing persecution during World War II and finding refuge in different countries.