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UK surname

Levine

A Jewish surname referring to a Levite, a descendant of the Israelite tribe of Levi.

In the 1881 census there were 141 people recorded with the Levine surname, ranking it #16,091 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 920, ranked #6,201, up from #16,091 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Govan Combination, Manchester and Glasgow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leeds, Barnet and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Levine is 923 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 552.5%.

1881 census count

141

Ranked #16,091

Modern count

920

2016, ranked #6,201

Peak year

2014

923 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Levine had 141 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,091 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 920 in 2016, ranked #6,201.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 888 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Levine surname distribution map

The map shows where the Levine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Levine surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Levine over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 11 #31,309
1861 historical 49 #27,768
1881 historical 141 #16,091
1891 historical 290 #11,409
1901 historical 612 #6,963
1911 historical 888 #5,012
1997 modern 892 #6,001
1998 modern 911 #6,103
1999 modern 907 #6,163
2000 modern 915 #6,105
2001 modern 881 #6,170
2002 modern 897 #6,211
2003 modern 901 #6,082
2004 modern 897 #6,104
2005 modern 873 #6,169
2006 modern 846 #6,344
2007 modern 855 #6,348
2008 modern 839 #6,501
2009 modern 837 #6,646
2010 modern 883 #6,496
2011 modern 878 #6,453
2012 modern 893 #6,282
2013 modern 915 #6,267
2014 modern 923 #6,262
2015 modern 922 #6,215
2016 modern 920 #6,201

Geography

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Where Levines are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Govan Combination, Manchester, Glasgow, St Matthew Bethnal Green and Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leeds, Barnet, Camden, Harrow and Bury. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Govan Combination Lanark
2 Manchester Lancashire
3 Glasgow Lanark
4 St Matthew Bethnal Green London (East Districts)
5 Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos Norfolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leeds 012 Leeds
2 Barnet 033 Barnet
3 Camden 008 Camden
4 Harrow 002 Harrow
5 Bury 019 Bury

Forenames

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First names often paired with Levine

These lists show first names that appear often with the Levine surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Levine

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Levine, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Levine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Levine household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Levine is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Levine is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Levine falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Levine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Levine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Levine

The surname Levine is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "Levi," which means "joined" or "attached." It is believed to have originated among the ancient Israelite tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

The earliest known record of the name Levine dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various Jewish communities throughout Europe. It was a common surname among Ashkenazi Jews living in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Russia, and Lithuania.

During the Middle Ages, the name Levine was often spelled differently, such as Levin, Levyn, or Lewine. These variations were likely due to the influence of local languages and dialects in the regions where Jewish communities were established.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Levine was Rabbi Yehuda Levine, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics.

In the 16th century, the name Levine was associated with the town of Levine, located in present-day Belarus. This town was likely named after a Jewish family with the surname Levine, indicating their prominent presence in the area.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the surname Levine. For example, Isaac Bashevis Singer (1902-1991) was a Polish-American writer and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, known for his works depicting Jewish life in Poland. Another famous Levine was Leon Levine (1935-2022), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Family Dollar retail chain.

Other notable individuals with the surname Levine include:

1. Robert Levine (1935-2022), an American psychologist and author known for his work on human behavior and developmental psychology. 2. Joseph E. Levine (1905-1987), an American film producer and distributor who played a significant role in the international distribution of independent films. 3. Adam Levine (born 1979), an American singer, songwriter, and lead vocalist of the pop rock band Maroon 5. 4. Samm Levine (born 1982), an American actor known for his roles in films like "Undeclared" and "Inglourious Basterds." 5. Amanda Levine (born 1988), an American actress and singer best known for her role in the television series "Gossip Girl."

The surname Levine continues to be widely used among Jewish communities worldwide, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this ancient name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Levine families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Levine surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 66 Levines recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.80x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 66 4.80x
Lancashire 24 1.47x
Essex 18 6.63x
Norfolk 10 4.73x
Lanarkshire 8 1.80x
Glamorgan 4 1.67x
Warwickshire 3 0.86x
Devon 2 0.70x
Ayrshire 1 0.97x
Buckinghamshire 1 1.20x
Gloucestershire 1 0.37x
Hampshire 1 0.35x
Kent 1 0.21x
Surrey 1 0.15x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 24 Levines recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.17x.

Place Total Index
Bethnal Green London 24 40.17x
West Ham 11 18.35x
Norwich St Gregory 10 2702.70x
Kensington London 9 11.77x
Barony 8 7.11x
Liverpool 8 8.07x
Manchester 8 10.90x
Hulme 7 20.55x
St Botolph Aldgate London 7 247.35x
Walthamstow 7 71.65x
St Pancras London 6 5.42x
Hackney London 5 6.48x
Neath 4 82.14x
Spitalfields London 4 38.68x
Aston 3 3.14x
Mile End New Town London 3 110.29x
Shoreditch London 3 5.03x
St Marylebone London 3 4.09x
Bristol Temple 1 56.18x
Datchet 1 175.44x
Great Bolton 1 4.63x
Kilbirnie 1 40.49x
Lambeth 1 0.83x
Lewisham 1 4.00x
Northam 1 47.85x
Portsea 1 1.81x
St George Martyr London 1 35.84x
West Teignmouth 1 45.66x
Whitechapel London 1 7.37x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Levine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 6
Jane 4
Sarah 4
Amelia 3
Eliza 3
Ellen 3
Alice 2
Annie 2
Caroline 2
Elizabeth 2
Emily 2
Emma 2
Fanny 2
Hannah 2
Maria 2
Martha 2
Minnie 2
Rebecca 2
Ada 1
Agnes 1
Ann 1
Betsy 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Elizth. 1
Frances 1
Frume 1
Henrietta 1
Julia 1
Louisa 1
Louise 1
Lousia 1
Marguerita 1
Matilda 1
Rachel 1
Rebeca 1
Rose 1
Sareh 1
Selina 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Levine surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 11
William 6
Henry 4
Joseph 4
Charles 3
Solomon 3
Alfred 2
Barnet 2
Edward 2
Harry 2
Isaac 2
Louis 2
Reuben 2
Thomas 2
Abraham 1
Daniel 1
Emanuel 1
James 1
Lavin 1
Leopold 1
Lewis 1
Marks 1
Moses 1
Richard 1
Robert 1
Samuel 1
Torall 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1
Woolf 1

FAQ

Levine surname: questions and answers

How common was the Levine surname in 1881?

In 1881, 141 people were recorded with the Levine surname. That placed it at #16,091 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Levine surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 920 in 2016. That gives Levine a modern rank of #6,201.

What does the Levine surname mean?

A Jewish surname referring to a Levite, a descendant of the Israelite tribe of Levi.

What does the Levine map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Levine bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.