Levinz

Levinz is a surname of likely German or Jewish (Ashkenazic) origin. It is a variant of the more common surname Levin. The name "Levin" itself is derived from the Hebrew personal name "Levi," one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, "Levi" was adapted and modified into various forms in different European languages and regions, with "Levin" being one of them. Suffixes such as "-z" were often added to surnames to denote "son of" or to indicate place of origin or other identifying characteristics. Thus, "Levinz" can be interpreted as "son of Levin" or originating from a place associated with someone named Levin. Genealogical research is recommended to determine the specific origin of a particular family bearing the surname Levinz.