Lathrop

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

Found primarily in England and North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Lathrop Surname

Julia Lathrop

First Vice-Chairman