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Ocean current off Western Australia
The Leeuwin Current is a warm ocean current which flows southwards near the western coast of Australia. It rounds Cape Leeuwin to enter the waters south
Leeuwin_Current
Group of islands and reefs off Western Australia
can experience currents from any direction, even when the Leeuwin Current is flowing strongly. Unlike most other major ocean currents, there is no large-scale
Houtman_Abrolhos
Currents of the Pacific Ocean
The East Australian Current (EAC) is a warm, southward, western boundary current that is formed from the South Equatorial Current (SEC) crossing the Coral
East_Australian_Current
Cool oceanic current
area. In addition to the West Australian Current flowing on the Western Australian Coast, the Leeuwin Current and Southern Australian Countercurrent, also
West_Australian_Current
Dutch galleon
Leeuwin ("Lioness"), also spelt Leeuwine in some Dutch East India Company (VOC) documents, was a Dutch galleon that discovered and mapped some of the
Leeuwin_(1621)
Second geologic period in the Cenozoic Era
transported southward by the Leeuwin Current. By the end of the period the first of a series of glaciations of the current Ice Age began. Marine and continental
Neogene
Directional mass flow of oceanic water
Seasonally-varying ocean current regime in the northern Indian Ocean Indonesian Throughflow – Ocean current Leeuwin Current – Ocean current off Western Australia
Ocean_current
Group of islands off Southern Australia
biologically unique in South Australia due to the influence of the Leeuwin Current, flowing eastwards across the Great Australian Bight and bringing features
Nuyts_Archipelago
Meteorological event in the Pacific Ocean
on record in 2010. It also led to an unusual intensification of the Leeuwin Current, the 2010 Pakistan floods, the 2010–2011 Queensland floods, and the
2010–2012_La_Niña_event
Topics referred to by the same term
sail training ship Leeuwin Current, a warm ocean current flowing down the west coast of Australia Leeuwin triplefin (Norfolkia leeuwin), a species of small
Leeuwin
Species of fish
references the Leeuwin Current which influences the coastal areas in which this fish occurs. Williams, J.; Holleman, W. (2014). "Norfolkia leeuwin". IUCN Red
Leeuwin_triplefin
temperate and tropical waters; the wide variety of habitats; and the Leeuwin Current, which both transports tropical species southwards, and keeps the reef
List of echinoderms of the Houtman Abrolhos
List_of_echinoderms_of_the_Houtman_Abrolhos
Severe weather patterns
on record in 2010. It also led to an unusual intensification of the Leeuwin Current. El Niño conditions developed in mid-2013 through much of western Queensland
Effects of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation in Australia
Effects_of_the_El_Niño–Southern_Oscillation_in_Australia
several thousand years ago, with propagules likely transferred by the Leeuwin Current. The most inland occurrence in Australia is a growth of grey mangrove
Australian_mangroves
are dominated by the warm East Australian Current while, in the Australian western coasts, Leeuwin Current predominates. There are also a number of sub-surface
Geography_of_Australia
Topics referred to by the same term
archaeological period Leading coefficient, in mathematics Leeuwin Current, a warm ocean current Liquid chromatography, an analytical chemistry technique
LC
Seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation
and 0.04 Ma (PL-5) were identified which showed a weakening of the Leeuwin Current (LC). The weakening of the LC would have an effect on the sea surface
Monsoon
State of Australia
species than most other equivalent regions. Thanks to the offshore Leeuwin Current, the area is one of the top six regions for marine biodiversity and
Western_Australia
Stage of the Pleistocene Epoch
Along the northwestern Australian coast, the intensification of the Leeuwin Current resulted in an expansion of reefs coincident with the Great Barrier
Middle_Pleistocene
Bioregion in Western Australia
The warm Leeuwin Current runs southwards along the west coast, and turns eastwards to follow the south coast. A colder inshore counter-current runs northwards
Southwest_Shelf_Province
Species of fish
eastward along its south coast by the prevailing winds and currents, the Leeuwin Current being particularly important in this. At 30–60 millimetres (1
Australian_herring
endemic species than most other equivalent regions. Due to the offshore Leeuwin Current, the area numbers in the top six regions for marine biodiversity, containing
Climate_of_Australia
Large body of water in southern Western Australia
of freshwater enter the sound from the King and Kalgan rivers. The Leeuwin Current exerts some influence in the sound as it flows eastwards along the
King_George_Sound
species than most other equivalent regions. Thanks to the offshore Leeuwin Current, the area numbers in the top six regions for marine biodiversity, containing
Environment_of_Australia
provided by two Supply-class replenishment oilers, while the final remaining Leeuwin-class hydrographic survey vessel, HMAS Melville, perform survey and charting
List of active Royal Australian Navy ships
List_of_active_Royal_Australian_Navy_ships
Island in the Houtman Abrolhos, off the coast of Mid West Western Australia
warmer. This is due to the influence of the ocean, in particular the Leeuwin Current. Eighty-six percent of the island's rain falls between April and September;
North Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
North_Island_(Houtman_Abrolhos)
Marine bioregion in Southern Australia
Leeuwin Current, which weakens during the summer months, allowing nutrient-rich cold water upwelling along the coast. During the winter the Leeuwin Current's
Western Bass Strait Shelf Transition
Western_Bass_Strait_Shelf_Transition
Marine protected area off Western Australia
in Bremer. Currents also lead to the movement and transporting of tropical marine life from further afield; for example, the Leeuwin Current is significant
Bremer_Marine_Park
Winery and restaurant in Western Australia
Leeuwin Estate is an Australian winery and restaurant based in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia. Leeuwin Estate was established in
Leeuwin_Estate
"Leeuwin Current Birding: Perth Seawatching Sites". Leeuwin Current Birding. Retrieved 2021-12-26. Blog, WA Birding (2012-06-28). "Leeuwin Current Birding:
List of seawatching locations by country
List_of_seawatching_locations_by_country
Marine bioregion in Western Australia
subtropical waters to the warm temperate waters further south. The warm Leeuwin Current runs southwards along the coast. The continental shelf is narrow. The
Central Western Shelf Province
Central_Western_Shelf_Province
Species of bird
JSTOR 4066833. Retrieved 2025-10-23. "Pectoral Sandpiper". 29 April 2019. "Leeuwin Current Birding: ID Feature - Pectoral Sandpipers". 31 January 2011. "Portrait
Pectoral_sandpiper
Australian naval research ship class
The Leeuwin class is a two-ship class of hydrographic survey vessels operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Leeuwin and Melville were ordered from
Leeuwin-class_survey_vessel
Seabird of the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans
in the Indian Ocean. The warm waters of the Leeuwin Current facilitate the species nesting at Cape Leeuwin in southwestern Australia, yet is only a rare
Red-tailed_tropicbird
subtropical and warm-temperate fish species. This mix is largely due to the Leeuwin Current, which brings warm tropical water to the Houtman Abrolhos, especially
List of fishes of the Houtman Abrolhos
List_of_fishes_of_the_Houtman_Abrolhos
Group of 105 islands in southern Western Australia
subtropical and temperate flora and fauna. This is partly due to the Leeuwin current that flows in an easterly direction, this warms the cold seas to over
Recherche_Archipelago
Lake in Western Australia
occurred in internationally significant numbers. Western Australia portal Leeuwin Current List of lakes of Australia § Western Australia "Lake Macleod". Gazetteer
Lake_Macleod
with the many reefs along the western coast, a result of the warm Leeuwin current, that baths the western shores, and has a huge effect upon creating
Geography of Western Australia
Geography_of_Western_Australia
Species of plant
perhaps several thousand years ago, when they were transferred by the Leeuwin Current. The most inland occurrence of mangroves in Australia is a stand of
Avicennia_marina
Military base in Perth, Western Australia
HMAS Leeuwin is a former Royal Australian Navy (RAN) shore establishment, located in Fremantle, Western Australia. In use between 1940 and 1984, the base
HMAS_Leeuwin_(naval_base)
Australian CSIRO scientist and convicted murderer (1942–1999)
Thompson, R. O. R. Y. (1987). Continental-shelf-scale model of the Leeuwin Current. Journal of Marine Research, 45, 813-827 Thompson, Rory (1993). Mad
Rory_Jack_Thompson
2003 British TV series or programme
mudskippers emerge to feed on the exposed worms, snails and shellfish. The Leeuwin Current brings warm water to the south coast. Australian sea lions and southern
Wild_Down_Under
Australian oceanographer (born 1951)
Church, Matthias Tomczak, 2006. The role of eddies in cooling the Leeuwin Current, Geophysical Research Letters, 33, L05603, doi:10.1029/2005GL025216
John_A._Church
Protected area in Western Australia
(east of Cape Leeuwin) so both tropical and temperate species occur here. Along the eastern boundary of the Indian Ocean the Leeuwin Current carries warm
Jurien_Bay_Marine_Park
Species of marine ray-finned fish
Leeuwin and Busselton in late autumn and early winter. Their arrival coincides with the peak of the strength of the eastward flowing Leeuwin Current and
Arripis_truttacea
Organisation including directing overseas deployments and going to war. Currently the five-star level is not an active serving rank in the Australian Defence
Current senior Australian Defence Organisation personnel
Current_senior_Australian_Defence_Organisation_personnel
Artificial reef near Esperance, Western Australia
Mediterranean climate with high wave energy, and is influenced by the Leeuwin Current which flows southward around Western Australia. The bay is sheltered
Cooper_Reef
Town in Western Australia
greater usage regardless of age or abilities.[citation needed] The warm Leeuwin Current from the north brings tropical sea life that swims with temperate species
Green_Head,_Western_Australia
Canadian biological oceanographer
Pesant, S; Feng, M; Beckley, LE; Domingues, CM; Gaughan, D (2007). "The Leeuwin Current and its eddies: An introductory overview". Deep Sea Research Part II:
Anya_Waite
Three major capes of the traditional clipper route
continents in the Southern Ocean: Africa's Cape of Good Hope, Australia's Cape Leeuwin, and South America's Cape Horn. The great capes became landmarks in ocean
Great_capes
Sound and the Archipelago of the Recherche, the warmer water of the Leeuwin Current contributes the diversity of these seagrass communities. The western
Seagrasses of Western Australia
Seagrasses_of_Western_Australia
National military force of Australia
support these combatants. The RAN also operated one survey vessel the Leeuwin. Non-commissioned ships operated by the RAN include the sail training ship
Australian_Defence_Force
Australian naval base
of two Leeuwin class survey vessels. Cape class ADV Cape Fourcroy ADV Cape Inscription ADV Cape Otway ADV Cape Peron Leeuwin class HMAS Leeuwin List of
HMAS_Cairns_(naval_base)
Supply-class replenishment oiler for the Royal Australian Navy
HawkesburyDecom NormanDecom Gascoyne Diamantina Yarra Survey vessels Leeuwin class Leeuwin Melville Paluma class Shepparton Benalla Replenishment vessels Supply
HMAS_Stalwart_(A304)
Bioregion in Western Australia
the warm temperate Southwest Shelf Province to the south. The warm Leeuwin Current runs southwards along the coast. The continental shelf is generally
Southwest_Shelf_Transition
Species of crab
is therefore probably carried away from the lower west coast by the Leeuwin Current. Negligible reproduction occurs on the south coast, where maturity
Hypothalassia_acerba
Marine bioregion in Southern Australia
Bass Strait Shelf Transition. The bioregion is influenced by the warm Leeuwin Current, which runs eastwards along the coast. Stretches of coast facing the
Spencer_Gulf_Shelf_Province
Long-distance walk trail in Western Australia
It meanders along the whole length of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, which forms the backbone of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Its start and finish
Cape_to_Cape_Track
Ocean around Antarctica
to the southern coast of mainland Australia to Cape Leeuwin, Western Australia. From Cape Leeuwin, the limit then followed eastward along the coast of
Southern_Ocean
Supply-class replenishment oiler of Royal Australian Navy
that Supply was under repair in Western Australia, however the ship is currently based in NSW, as of November 2024. The Supply-class ships are intended
HMAS_Supply_(A195)
Prize for fastest around-the-world yacht trip
boats have to circumnavigate the world leaving the capes of Good Hope, Leeuwin, and Horn to port and cross the starting line in the opposite direction
Jules_Verne_Trophy
Limits of Earth's oceanic waters
America, Cape Agulhas in Africa, the southern coast of Australia from Cape Leeuwin, Western Australia, to South East Cape, Tasmania, via the western edge
Borders_of_the_oceans
Ships in the Royal Australian Navy
Navantia were selected to build a design based on the Spanish Navy's current replenishment vessel Cantabria, which entered service in 2011. A number
Supply-class replenishment oiler
Supply-class_replenishment_oiler
Training Area – Bindoon Taylor Barracks - Karratha RMAF Butterworth, Malaysia Leeuwin Barracks, Fremantle (vacated in 2017) Camp Northam, Northam (partially
List of Australian Army installations
List_of_Australian_Army_installations
HawkesburyDecom NormanDecom Gascoyne Diamantina Yarra Survey vessels Leeuwin class Leeuwin Melville Paluma class Shepparton Benalla Replenishment vessels Supply
Wallaby-class water and fuel lighter
Wallaby-class_water_and_fuel_lighter
Cave in Western Australia
was reopened in 1992 after undergoing restoration. Moondyne Cave is not currently open for tours. List of caves in Australia Jochen Duckeck (1995). "Moondyne
Moondyne_Cave
Australian sailor (born 1993)
pass near New Zealand, Fiji, Kiribati, Cape Horn, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Leeuwin and South East Cape. According to the circumnavigation criteria set by
Jessica_Watson
List of heritage places in South West region of Western Australia
Co-ordinates Notes & former names Photo Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and Quarters 104 Leeuwin Road Cape Leeuwin 34°22′27″S 115°08′09″E / 34.374167°S 115.135833°E
List of State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
List_of_State_Register_of_Heritage_Places_in_the_Shire_of_Augusta-Margaret_River
Large headland extending into a body of water, usually the sea
Rome. The three great capes (Africa's Cape of Good Hope, Australia's Cape Leeuwin, and South America's Cape Horn) defined the traditional clipper route between
Cape_(geography)
Search for a missing Boeing 777 in the southern Indian Ocean
Treaty. Data was analysed from CTBTO hydrophones located south-west of Cape Leeuwin, Western Australia (HA01) and in the northern Indian Ocean. These stations
Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Search_for_Malaysia_Airlines_Flight_370
Danish shipping company
collided with the Australian sail training ship Leeuwin II in Fremantle Harbour. Two men were injured and Leeuwin II suffered "catastrophic damage". A.P. Moller
Maersk_Line
Novelty structures and sculptures
prototype, so big that it is visible from 2 km (1.2 mi) out of town. The Big Leeuwin Way Whale Eucla 10×3 m (32.8×9.8 ft) Situated in the carpark of the Eucla
Big_things_(Australia)
Bay-class landing ship
HawkesburyDecom NormanDecom Gascoyne Diamantina Yarra Survey vessels Leeuwin class Leeuwin Melville Paluma class Shepparton Benalla Replenishment vessels Supply
HMAS_Choules
Australian rules footballer (born 1981)
of preliminary finals, 2026. Cox married Kerry Lavell at a ceremony at Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River in December 2011, having dated her for three years
Dean_Cox
landed on an island off Shark Bay, Western Australia. In 1622–23 the ship Leeuwin made the first recorded rounding of the southwest corner of the continent
History_of_Australia
Dutch footballer and coach (born 1989)
from the original on 6 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024. "OranjeLeeuwin Renée Slegers beëindigt voetbalcarrière". www.onsoranje.nl (in Dutch).
Renée_Slegers
Association football club in Netherlands
AZ. Member associations are listed in order of most to least amount of current and former AZ players represented Internationally The following is a list
AZ_Alkmaar
Sailing vessel
min) Equator - Cape Leeuwin: 11 d 12 h (time of Loïck Peyron during the 2011 record: 12 d 9 h 2 min) Cape Agulhas - Cape Leeuwin in 4 days 9 h 37 min
IDEC_Sport
Antarctica continent, passing south of Cape Horn, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Leeuwin. Since 1918, the Panama Canal is an alternative option but the locks must
Around the world sailing record
Around_the_world_sailing_record
Dutch footballer (born 2000)
original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2022. "Erehaag voor Oranje leeuwin Daphne van Domselaar" (in Dutch). 4 November 2021. Archived from the original
Daphne_van_Domselaar
Former Royal Australian Navy base
offshore patrol vessel, Bay-class landing ship, Huon-class minehunter, Leeuwin-class survey vessel, Paluma-class motor launch, Young Endeavour) All ships
HMAS_Rushcutter_(naval_base)
Surinamese footballer (born 1987)
Ramon Stanley Remy Leeuwin (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈraːmɔn ˈleːu.ɪn]; born 1 September 1987) is a Surinamese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back
Ramon_Leeuwin
However some names, such as 't Landt van de Leeuwin (Leeuwin's Land), materialised at a later date as Cape Leeuwin. Below is a timeline of significant events
History_of_Western_Australia
Species of waterfowl
south west its range encompasses an area between North West Cape, Cape Leeuwin and Eucla; while in the east it covers a large region bounded by the Atherton
Black_swan
English musician and songwriter (born 1951)
victims of the 9/11 attacks in the US. In February 2005, Sting performed the Leeuwin Estate Concert Series in Western Australia: the concert raised $4 million
Sting_(musician)
Signals intelligence-gathering facility in Northern Territory, Australia
offshore patrol vessel, Bay-class landing ship, Huon-class minehunter, Leeuwin-class survey vessel, Paluma-class motor launch, Young Endeavour) All ships
Shoal_Bay_Receiving_Station
Kensington, New South Wales) Western Australia University Regiment (HQ at Leeuwin Barracks, WA) Special Operations Command Special Operations Command Headquarters
Structure of the Australian Army
Structure_of_the_Australian_Army
Geographical feature in Western Australia and South Australia
they charted a stretch of the southern Australian coast east of Cape Leeuwin and extending to longitude 133 30'E. While the interior remained little
Nullarbor_Plain
Independent boys' school in Perth, Western Australia
group situation. In 2011, Christ Church established a partnership with the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation whereby every Year 8 student spends a week on
Christ_Church_Grammar_School
Government agency
staff of 120 mixed civilian and military personnel. Two Leeuwin-class survey vessels HMAS Leeuwin HMAS Melville Australian Pilot Land Information New Zealand
Australian Hydrographic Service
Australian_Hydrographic_Service
Town in Western Australia
(including Meelup Beach), Cape Naturaliste and its lighthouse (which are in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and part of the Cape to Cape Track), Ngari Capes
Dunsborough, Western Australia
Dunsborough,_Western_Australia
The following is a list of current and former commissioned bases used by the Royal Australian Navy. "MANUS BASE TO BE CALLED H.M.A.S. TARANGAU". The Canberra
List of Royal Australian Navy bases
List_of_Royal_Australian_Navy_bases
offshore patrol vessel, Bay-class landing ship, Huon-class minehunter, Leeuwin-class survey vessel, Paluma-class motor launch, Young Endeavour) All ships
HMAS_Magnetic
Headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago in Chile
Horner – Sailors who have rounded Cape Horn aboard a sailing ship Cape Leeuwin – Most south-westerly mainland point of the Australian continent, the Australian
Cape_Horn
Australian naval base
offshore patrol vessel, Bay-class landing ship, Huon-class minehunter, Leeuwin-class survey vessel, Paluma-class motor launch, Young Endeavour) All ships
HMAS_Platypus_(naval_base)
Australian naval amphibious ship class
offshore patrol vessel, Bay-class landing ship, Huon-class minehunter, Leeuwin-class survey vessel, Paluma-class motor launch, Young Endeavour) All ships
Canberra-class landing helicopter dock
Canberra-class_landing_helicopter_dock
combatant vessels would replace the Armidale and Huon classes, along with the Leeuwin and Paluma-class survey ships. The multi-role ships are predicted to displace
Future of the Royal Australian Navy
Future_of_the_Royal_Australian_Navy
Non-stop, single-handed, round-the-world yacht race
the Cape of Good Hope; then clockwise around Antarctica, keeping Cape Leeuwin and Cape Horn to port; then back to Vigo. There is an exclusion zone set
Global_Solo_Challenge
Genus of fishes
species currently recognised in Norfolkia: Tropical scaly-headed triplefin, Norfolkia brachylepis (Schultz, 1960) Leeuwin triplefin, Norfolkia leeuwin Fricke
Norfolkia
Part of the Royal Australian Navy
entirely rotary winged force. The most numerous aircraft in the FAA's current inventory is the MH-60R Romeo operated by 816 Squadron, which provides
Fleet_Air_Arm_(RAN)
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a habitational name from a place called Lightollars in Lancashire, so named from Old English lēoht ‘light-colored’ + alor ‘alder’. The surname, however, is not found in current English sources.
Boy/Male
Indian
Victory; Man of People
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire, named in Old English with the personal name Hod + dūn ‘hill’.The earliest known bearer of this name is Norman de Hoddesdon, recorded in 1165–66. The surname was taken to America by Nicholas Hodsdon in about 1628, from whom probably all current U.S. bearers of the name are descended.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name, possibly from Lipwood Hall or Farm in Northumberland, named from Old English hlēp ‘steep slope’ + wudu ‘wood’, or from a lost or unidentified place. The surname does not occur in current English records, although a bearer of the name Lepford is recorded in the census of 1881.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Lewin 1.This name is also found in the Netherlands, and in Sweden as Löwen, Löwén, Lövén, in both cases presumably derived from the German surname Löwe (see Loewe), although the Swedish forms could equally be ornamental names from löv ‘leaf’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name, possibly a variant of Litchfield. The surname is not found in current English records, but of the 52 bearers recorded in the 1881 British Census, 28 were born in Kent, suggesting that a different, unidentified source could be involved.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Frodingham in Lincolnshire or North Frodingham in East Yorkshire, both named as ‘homestead (Old English hÄm) of FrÅd(a)’s people’. Medieval forms in Froth- are common, possibly as a result of Scandinavian influence. The surname is not found in current English records.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : altered form of Edrich, from the Middle English personal name Edrich, Ederick, Old English Ēadrīc, composed of the elements ēad ‘prosperity’, ‘fortune’ + rīc ‘power’. Current since the beginning of the 17th century, it developed from the late 16th-century forms Et(t)riche, Et(t)ridge.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. Neither the place name nor the surname are found in current British records. Compare Stinchfield.
Surname or Lastname
Jewish (Ashkenazic)
Jewish (Ashkenazic) : German and Polish spelling of Levin.English, Dutch, and North German : from the Old English personal name Lēofwine, composed of the elements lēof ‘dear’, ‘beloved’ + wine ‘friend’. This was the name borne by an English missionary who became the patron saint of Ghent, and the personal name was consequently popular in the Low Countries during the Middle Ages.Irish and Manx : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Guillin ‘son of the servant of William’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from a variant of Lewin 1.German : variant of Levings.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. It could be a habitational name from Ditsworthy in Sheepstor, Devon (which is perhaps named from a Middle English personal name Durke ‘the dark one’ + Middle English worth(y) ‘enclosure’) or from some other, unidentified place. The surname is not found in current English records.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Leofwine, LEWIN means "dear friend."
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, English, German, Swedish
Beloved Friend
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name for someone from a place called Elham, in Kent, or a lost place of this name in Crayford, Kent. The first is derived from Old English Ç£l ‘eel’ + hÄm ‘homestead’ or hamm ‘enclosure hemmed in by water’. There is also an Elam Grange in Bingley, West Yorkshire, but the current distribution of the name in the British Isles suggests that it did not contribute significantly to the surname.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : possibly a habitational name from either of two places named Charton, in Devon and Kent, the latter being the more likely source, to judge by the current distribution of the surname.French (Normandy and Champagne) : reduced form of Char(r)eton, denoting a carter, from a derivative of Old French charette ‘cart’.
Surname or Lastname
Jewish (Ashkenazic)
Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Levin.English, North German, and Dutch : from the Germanic personal name represented by Old English Lēofwine, Saxon Liafwin, composed of the elements lēof ‘dear’, ‘beloved’ + wine ‘friend’.English and Scottish : habitational name from places called Leven in East Yorkshire, Fife, and Renfrew. The first is probably from a stream name, possibly derived from a Celtic word meaning smooth (as in Welsh llyfyn). The Scottish place name is from a Gaelic river name meaning ‘elm river’.Dutch and North German : from a Flemish saint’s name, Lefwin (Lieven), the patron saint of Ghent (see Lewin 2).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. Neither the place name nor the surname are found in current British records. Compare Stanchfield, Stinchcomb.John Stinchfield immigrated from England to Gloucester, MA, in 1735.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Cholmondeley in Cheshire, named from the Old English personal name Cēolmund + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. The spelling of the surname reflects the current pronunciation of the place name.
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : according to MacLysaght, a habitational name from an unidentified place in England. There is a current English habitational surname Shambrook, which may be the source.
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