| Leventhal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Israel Etymology of LeventhalWhat does the name Leventhal mean? The name Leventhal comes from the German word "Loew," which means 'lion'. The name may have been ornamental, or perhaps a nickname for a brave or regal person. Another source for this Jewish name may be from a translation of the Yiddish male given "Leyb," which is the "Kinnui," or "byname" for Judah, in which case Leventhal is a patronymic surname. It has also been suggested that Lowe may be at times, a transformation of Levi. Leventhal Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lowe, Lowenberg, Loewe, Loewen, Lowen, Loewe, Loew, Lowenhar, Low, Lower, Lowenstein, Levenstein, Lowenthal, Leventhal, Levenherz, Lowenson, Lovenzon and many more. Leventhal RankingIn the United States, the name Leventhal is the 17,263rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Leventhal migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Leventhal Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Shalo Leventhal, aged 1, who arrived in America from Glasgow, in 1904
- Rosa Leventhal, aged 27, who arrived in America from Liverpool, in 1905
- Harry Leventhal, aged 29, who arrived in America from Leeds, England, in 1907
- Abraham M. Leventhal, aged 42, who arrived in America, in 1911
- Abram Leventhal, aged 29, who arrived in America from London, England, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Leventhal (post 1700) | + |
- Norman B. Leventhal (1917-2015), American businessman, Chairman of The Beacon Companies
- Adam Leventhal (b. 1979), American software engineer
- George Leventhal (b. 1962), American Democratic politician
- Harold Leventhal (1919-2005), American music manager
- Richard Gary Leventhal (b. 1960), American reporter
- John Leventhal (b. 1952), American Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, songwriter, and recording engineer
- Harold Leventhal (1915-1979), United States federal judge
- Adam Leventhal (b. 1979), English television presenter, journalist and Watford FC supporter
Historic Events for the Leventhal family | + |
Triangle Waist Company - Miss Mary Leventhal (b. 1889), American Jewish garment worker who was working at Triangle Waist Company factory at the Asch building in Greenwich Village on the 25th March 1911 when fire broke out; she died in the fire 2
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