Leijonhufvud

Leijonhufvud (also germanized Lewenhaupt) is the name of a distinguished Swedish noble family, from which some of the family members were granted baronial title. The baronet branch was 1568 granted count status, and changed their family name to Lewenhaupt. There are still living members of both the noble and baronet branch of the family.

Leijonhufvud family coat of arms
Coat of arms for the baronet branch

Notable people with the surname include:

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