About Lathem
The surname Lathem is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "laedtham," which means "barn or shelter for cattle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked or lived near a barn or cattle shelter. The name Lathem may also have variations such as Latham or Lathom.
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The surname Lathem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lathem based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Lathem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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