Where Does the Lathom Surname Come From?

Spelled Lathom, the surname still points back to Latham. In origin, the name means “At the barns”.

Lathom and Latham

Records show Lathom as one of the forms Latham took over time. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Lathem.

Lathom by the numbers

Arms associated with the name

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