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Surname meaningLewis
“From Louis; famous warrior”
OriginWelsh / English
TypeFrom a first name
First letterL
Where the name Lewis comes from
Lewis is a surname of Welsh / English origin. It is classed as from a first name, meaning “from louis; famous warrior.” Louis comes from the Germanic Chlodovech.
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