Lewis

Etymology 1
From, , from , from , from. .

Proper noun

 * , an anglicization of, itself from.
 * , an adopted anglicization of.
 * 1) The title given to a partially apprenticed Freemason who is normally the Master or Son of a practicing Freemason; one practising or learning the degrees of Freemasonry after introduction to the degrees and before full induction or before becoming a Worshipful Brother.
 * , an anglicization of, itself from.
 * , an adopted anglicization of.
 * 1) The title given to a partially apprenticed Freemason who is normally the Master or Son of a practicing Freemason; one practising or learning the degrees of Freemasonry after introduction to the degrees and before full induction or before becoming a Worshipful Brother.

Statistics

 * According to the 2010 United States Census, Lewis is the 29th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 531,781 individuals. Lewis is most common among White (58.2%) and Black/African American (34.8%) individuals.

Etymology 2
Derived from, of uncertain origin; traditionally referred to , from + ; but may be related to the  name of the island recorded in  as.

Translations

 * Irish: Leódhas, Leòdhas
 * Manx: Lioas
 * Russian:
 * Scottish Gaelic: Leòdhas