Lathom
Lathom Meaning & Origin
About Lathom
The surname Lathom is of English origin and is derived from the place name Lathom in Lancashire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "hlathum," meaning "a barn or a shed." It likely referred to someone who lived near or worked in a barn or shed, and over time, became a hereditary surname. The name Lathom is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Lancashire region of England.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Lathom is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Lathom: 128
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 132206
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lathom based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Lathom in Braille
Here's how to represent Lathom in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Lathom using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Lathom using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
