About Lathum
The surname Lathum is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old Norse word "hlathum," meaning "at the barns." The name likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or worked at a barn or farmstead. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Lathem or Latham.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lathum 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 Lathum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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