About Leathem
The surname Leathem is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "læððom," meaning "leather." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with leather, such as tanners or leatherworkers. The name Leathem signifies the ancestral occupation of the bearer and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Leathem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leathem 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 Leathem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leathem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.