About Lather
The surname Lather is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "læðer," meaning "leather." It was likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked with leather, such as a tanner or a leatherworker. The name may have also been used to describe someone who made or sold leather goods. Over time, variations of the surname Lather have emerged, such as Leather and Lether, but they all share the common association with the leather industry.
The surname Lather is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lather 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 Lather is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lather in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lather using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.