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![Show Contents]() Lebowitz Surname History
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Poland
Etymology of LebowitzWhat does the name Lebowitz mean? The Lebowitz surname is most likely derived from the Yiddish name "Layb" or "Leib." There may also be instances where the surname comes from the Polish root "leb," which means "head." Early Origins of the Lebowitz familyThe surname Lebowitz was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Lebowitz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lebowitz research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1676 is included under the topic Early Lebowitz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lebowitz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lebedowicz, Lebowicz, Lebowsky, Lebkowich and many more. Early Notables of the Lebowitz familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lebowitz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lebowitz RankingIn the United States, the name Lebowitz is the 16,456th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Lebowitz migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Lebowitz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Salomon Lebowitz, who arrived in New York, NY in 1872
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lebowitz (post 1700) | + |
- Fran Lebowitz (b. 1951), American author
- Steven M. Lebowitz, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988 2
- Sidney Lebowitz, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Assembly, 1966-68 2
- Leo B. Lebowitz, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1936, 1940 2
- Joan Lebowitz, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984 2
- Joel L Lebowitz (b. 1930), Czechoslovakian mathematical physicist from Taceva now in the Ukraine
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