What is in a name?
For much of my life I was puzzled by my family name. Dath isn’t a name you stumble upon often. So, where did it come from? It is most likely derived from ancestors who lived in the town of Ath, Belgium. At times it was probably rendered as D’Ath or De Ath, meaning from Ath. Other variations of the name that surface from time-to-time in history include Daeth, D’Aeth, D’Eath, Death, and Darth.
Want to learn more about Ath? Check out these websites:
Wikipedia on Ath
Ath, Belgium Website (English version is limited)
Google Map for Ath
About Belgium
In researching Dath family history I've become more interested in Belgium itself. Even though I visited Belgium in the early 1990s, I didn't learn enough about its history, politics and culture to say that I really understood it. Below are some links to sites that tell the story of Belgium.
Wikipedia on Belgium
Belgian Tourist Office
The CIA Fact Book on Belgium
Belgian Beer (world reknowned!)
