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LITVACK Origin of surname

LITVACK

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives. In Slavic languages, Litvak means "Lithuanian". Litvack is a spelling variant. One of the most important Jewish communities in Europe up to the end of World War II was in Lithuania. Jews lived there since the 14th century. The country is called Lietuva in Lithuanian, Litwa in Polish, Litva in Russian, Lita in Hebrew, Litauen in German and Lite in Yiddish. All these names have produced Jewish family names.

Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name Litvack include the 20th century American retail trade executive, Kenneth Litvack.
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LITVACK Origin of surname
LITVACK

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives. In Slavic languages, Litvak means "Lithuanian". Litvack is a spelling variant. One of the most important Jewish communities in Europe up to the end of World War II was in Lithuania. Jews lived there since the 14th century. The country is called Lietuva in Lithuanian, Litwa in Polish, Litva in Russian, Lita in Hebrew, Litauen in German and Lite in Yiddish. All these names have produced Jewish family names.

Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name Litvack include the 20th century American retail trade executive, Kenneth Litvack.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People