Lathan

Lathan Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Lathan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Lathan: 3,575
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
L0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 TH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlæθən/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('L0N', 'LTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lathan in Braille

Here's how to represent Lathan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Lathan in braille

How to sign the name Lathan using Sign Language

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.

The name Lathan in sign language

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