About Lathan
The surname Lathan is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Lefwine," which means "dear friend" or "beloved friend." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Lefwine. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Lathan. Today, individuals with the surname Lathan can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Lathan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lathan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lathan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lathan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lathan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.