LATIMER
Latimer
Latimer is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that has historical significance in British history. The name is derived from the Old English word 'leath-tun', meaning a place where laths or boards are made.
Origins
The Latimer surname is believed to have originated in the region of East Anglia in England. The earliest documented use of the Latimer surname dates back to the 11th century during the Norman Conquest of England.
Notable Bearers
Hugh Latimer (c.1487–1555) - A significant figure during the Protestant Reformation in England, Hugh Latimer was a prominent clergyman and bishop who was known for his preaching and advocacy of Protestant beliefs.
John Latimer (1893-1981) - A British historian and author known for his works on British military history, particularly focusing on World War II.
Robert Latimer (b. 1953) - A contemporary Canadian figure known for his involvement in a high-profile court case concerning the euthanasia of his disabled daughter.
Variants
Variants of the Latimer surname include Lattimer, Latymer, Latham, and Latemore.
The Latimer surname has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, from clergy and scholars to military figures and beyond.
There are approximately 2,765 people named Latimer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,236th most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named Latimer.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Lattimer
- Lattimore
- Latimar
- Ladmore
- Latim
- Latimir
- Latimor
- Latimore
- Latimour
- Latiner
- Latmore
- Lattamore
- Lattemore
- Lattimar
- Lattimor
- Lattiner
- Latymer
- Laudymore
- Letimier
- Lettimer
- Lettmer
- Lidamore
- Liddamore
- Liddemore
- Liddimore
- Litamore
- Lodemore
- Lodmore
- Loodmer
- Lotimer
- Lotmore
- Lottimer
- Ludmer
- Ludmir
- Lutmer
- Luttmer
- Lydamore
- Lydemore
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.