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Latham

Latham is a surname of English origin. It arose as a toponymic name from places in England named Latham, and over time spread to other English-speaking regions. The surname is borne by many individuals across politics, science, sports, and the arts.

Latham is also used as a place name. The most prominent example in the United States is

In biology and natural history, Latham's snipe is a species named in honor of the English naturalist

The surname Latham is associated with numerous individuals in various fields, reflecting its distribution across English-speaking

Latham,
New
York,
a
hamlet
in
the
town
of
Colonie
in
Albany
County.
The
name
appears
in
other
towns
and
townships
in
the
United
States
and
in
Australia,
among
other
countries.
John
Latham.
The
name
Latham
has
also
been
used
in
the
naming
of
charitable
organizations,
educational
institutions,
and
commercial
enterprises
linked
to
individuals
bearing
the
surname.
populations.