How common is the Lathrop surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Lathrop in the United States.

Are there Lathrop soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 477 soldiers with the Lathrop surname appear in Civil War records.

Lathrop

Q: What does the surname Lathrop mean?

The surname Lathrop means "A surname derived from an English place name, possibly meaning 'farmstead by a barn' or similar.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A surname derived from an English place name, possibly meaning 'farmstead by a barn' or similar.

Etymology

From Old English elements, possibly 'hlatha' (barn) and 'thorp' (farmstead, village). The surname originated as a locative name from a place in England.

About the Lathrop Surname

An English topographic surname derived from place names containing Old English elements for barn and farmstead. The name was carried to North America by English settlers.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England and North America.

Lathrop Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Lathrop Surname

Julia Lathrop

First Vice-Chairman

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

477 soldiers with the Lathrop surname found in Civil War records.

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