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Levy name meaning
First Name
3k
in the U.S.
since 1880
3k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
37k
in the U.S.
in 2010
37k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Levy mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Levy
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
82%
French
9%
Luo
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from New Zealand says the name Levy means "Joining" and is of French origin.
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Lev"y
A name formerly given in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia to the Spanish real of one eighth of a dollar (or 121/2 cents), valued at eleven pence when the dollar was rated at 7s. 6d.
Etymology: A contr. of elevenpence or elevenpenny bit
noun Lev"y
Senses
- The act of levying or collecting by authority; as, the levy of troops, taxes, etc. "A levy of all the men left under sixty." [Thirlwall.]
- That which is levied, as an army, force, tribute, etc."The Irish levies." [Macaulay.]
- [Law] The taking or seizure of property on executions to satisfy judgments, or on warrants for the collection of taxes; a collecting by execution.
Etymology: F. levée, fr. lever to raise. See Lever, and cf. Levee
verb Lev"y
Senses
- To raise, as a siege.(Obs)Holland.
- To raise; to collect; said of troops, to form into an army by enrollment, conscription, etc."Augustine . . . inflamed Ethelbert, king of Kent, to levy his power, and to war against them." [Fuller.]
- To raise or collect by assessment; to exact by authority; as, to levy taxes, toll, tribute, or contributions."If they do this . . . my ransom, then, Will soon be levied." [Shak.]
- [Law]
- To gather or exact; as, to levy money.
- To erect, build, or set up; to make or construct; to raise or cast up; as, to levy a mill, dike, ditch, a nuisance, etc.
(Obs)
Cowell.
Blackstone. - To take or seize on execution; to collect by execution.
- To gather or exact; as, to levy money.
verb Lev"y
To seize property, real or personal, or subject it to the operation of an execution; to make a levy; as, to levy on property; the usual mode of levying, in England, is by seizing the goods.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The act of drafting into military service
- A charge imposed and collected
- Cause to assemble or enlist in the military
- Impose and collect ("levy a fine")
Wiktionary
A variant of Levi as a Jewish surname, or from Irish Mac Duinnshléibhe ("son of the chief on the mountain").
- A surname.
- A Jewish surname.
- A male given name
Notable Persons Named Levy
Notable Persons Named Levy
Ricardo Montez
Ricardo Montez was an actor. Ricardo was given the name Levy Isaac Attias on September 20th, 1923 in Gibraltar. Ricardo is also known as Ricardo Montez and Levy Isaac Attias. He passed away on October 26th, 2010.
Levy Stacey h. Mwanawasa
Levy Stacey h. Mwanawasa was an office holder. Levy was born on September 3rd, 1948 in Mufulira. He died on August 19th, 2008.
Lévy Madinda
Lévy Madinda is a soccer player for the Gimnàstic de Tarragona, Celta de Vigo, AS Stade Mandji, Celta de Vigo B, and Gabon national football team. Lévy was born on June 11th, 1992 in Libreville, Gabon.
Levy Barent Cohen
Levy Barent Cohen was a financier. Levy was born in 1740. He died in 1808.
Levy Li Su Lin
Levy was born on October 20th, 1987 in Kuala Lumpur.
Levy Adcock
Levy Adcock is a football player for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Levy was born on November 12th, 1988 in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Levy
Notable Persons With the Last Name Levy
Jane Levy
Jane Levy is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 2011. Jane was born on December 29th, 1989 in Los Angeles. Jane is also known as Levy and Jane Colburn.
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy is an actor, comedian, producer, director, musician, and writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1969 to present. Eugene was born on December 17th, 1946 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Sharon Osbourne
Sharon Osbourne is a media personality, music manager, businesswoman, television talent competition judge, talk show host, author, promoter, talent manager, and promoter (entertainment). She was most prominent from 1979 to present. Sharon was given the name Sharon Rachel Levy by her parent Don Arden on October 9th, 1952 in Brixton, London, England.
Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy is an actor. He has been prominent since 2000. Daniel was given the name Daniel Joseph Levy by his parent Eugene Levy on August 24th, 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard was an actress, film producer, dancer, and model. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1926 to 1972. Paulette was given the name Pauline Goddard Levy on June 3rd, 1910 in Whitestone, Queens. She passed away on April 23rd, 1990.
William Levy
William Levy is an actor and model. He has had major accomplishments since 2003. William was given the name William Levy Gutiérrez on August 29th, 1980 in Cojímar.
- Chandra LevyIntern
- Shawn LevyFilm Director
- Bernard-Henri LévyPhilosopher
- Daniel LevyBusinessperson
- Marcy Levy/Marcella DetroitMusician
- Dan Levy
- Barrington LevyMusician
- HugoSinger-songwriter
- Yasmin LevySinger-songwriter
- Stephen YoungActor
- Maurice LévyCeo Publicis
- Marc LevyNovelist
- Alexandre Levy
- Deandre LevyAthlete
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Levy | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 79.16% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 12.97% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.25% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.65% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.11% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Levy
People with the last name Levy are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Levy
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