Like many of the unusual names given during the last few centuries, Laban is of Biblical origin. Laban was the brother of Rebeckah with whom Jacob stayed during the period of trouble with his brother Esau. (Genesis 27:1-40). --Derick ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Cooks" <pepperhead1@cox.net> To: <CATAWBA-WEST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 11:07 AM Subject: [CATAWBA-WEST] origin of given name Laban.? > Hello! A little off topic i suppose but I'm curious if anyone has any idea > where the given name Laban came from. My gGrandfather, born in Missouri, > Laban Washington MALLORY. > Thank you, > Marie > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jan Williams" > > Daniel Hallman and Mary Lontz were married 5 February 1824 so Laban born > in > > 1823 wasn't likely to have been their son.