Lewis

The name Lewis is the Welsh form of the Norman name Lowis which comes from Lodovicius. Another derivation of it is from the Welsh name, Llewellyn, which means 'leader' or 'lion-like'.

The Lewis surname was first found in Glamorganshire in South Wales. It is now believed to be derived as an English form of the name Llywelyn. It is a relatively common surname, particularly in Wales and also in many English-speaking countries.  

In Wales, the Lewis name is most commonly found in Powys, in central Wales and on the western coast, in Ceredigion.   

In the US, we most commonly find the name in -  1. Missouri 2. Washington D.C. 3. Virginia 4. New York 5. Pennsylvania  

Francis Lewis - Signer of the Declaration of Independence - John Llewellyn Lewis - Labour Leader and leader of miners' unions during FDR - Meriwether Lewis - Famous explorer and leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition