About Laethem
The surname Laethem is of Dutch origin and is derived from the place name "Van der Laethem," meaning "from the meadow." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place called Laethem or a similar name. Surnames derived from place names were often used to identify individuals based on their place of origin, and the name Laethem specifically refers to someone who lived near or owned land in a meadow.
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