Lathrop - Last Names

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Lathrop

/ˈlæθrəp/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the town of Latheby in Lincolnshire, meaning 'village among the laths' or 'settlement with wooden slats'

Represents ancestral connection to place and craftsmanship, symbolizing rootedness and heritage.

Symbolism

Embodies tradition, endurance, and a link to early English settlement patterns and rural industry.

Etymology: Derived from Old English elements 'læð' (lath or thin wood strip) and 'hām' or 'hāb' (homestead or settlement); originally a locational surname for someone from Latheby or similar place.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Lathrop is an established Anglo-American surname with roots in early colonial his

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