Levine is a surname of German-Jewish origin, derived from the Middle High German word 'levin', meaning 'lion'. It was originally an occupational name for a linen merchant or maker, as linen was known as 'leinen' in German. The name Levine is also associated with the city of Leipzig in Germany, which in Middle High German was known as 'Leipzig'. The name can be found among Jewish communities throughout Europe and beyond, particularly in Russia, Poland, Lithuania, and the United States. Today, Levine is a common surname worldwide, with notable figures such as Marc Levine, American politician, and David Levine, American painter, bearing this distinguished name.
"The name Levine has seen consistent popularity over the years, with five births recorded each in 1917, 1923, 1951, 2001, and 2017, totaling to twenty-five births overall."