Type Surname (from location)
Usage English (British)
Other Forms FormsLathbury, Lathebury, Lathbiry, Lathebyr, Lathebyre, Lathburye, Lathburie
Meaning & History
This surname originates from Westmorland, now part of Cumbria and refers to a burial mound or a place associated with a burial site. It derives from Old English līċ "corpse" and beorg "hill, mound". Notable bearers of this surname include English poet Isabella Lickbarrow.