Lethem (surname)

Lethem is an Old English pre 6th century geographical location name specifically from Lathom in Ormskirk, Lancashire.

Meaning

The meaning of the name is not confirmed however, it is suggested that the name is taken from the words 'lade' or 'lathe' or that the name means 'dweller at the barns'.

Notable people

Notable people with the surname include:

Gordon James Lethem, British civil servant
Roland Lethem, Belgian filmmaker and writer
Jonathan Lethem, American novelist, essayist, and short story writer