Latini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

A variety of distinguished and notable names have emerged from the beautiful and historical Italian region of Tuscany, including the notable surname Latini. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscany, who were originally known only by a single name, found it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. This process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries, but it was not completed until the modern era. The development of Italian hereditary surnames followed general principles and were characterized by derivatives from one's given name. The patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, was one of the most common name types found in the region of Tuscany. This system of name-making was widely used because it linked well with the existing Feudal System and during the Christian era, many people named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Latini came from the Latin word latinus, which means of Latin nationality. This name may also find its root in a nickname as latinus which also means clear-minded.

Early Origins of the Latini family

The surname Latini was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), with Brunetto Latini, a poet, scholar, and diplomat born in 1230. In 1260 he became ambassador to the court of Alfonso X and while there he wrote his most famous work, entitled "Il Tesoro." He was also known for his stance in the Guelph political party.

Early History of the Latini family

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Latini Spelling Variations

Surnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Latini include Latini, Latino, Latìn, Latin, Latoni and others.

Early Notables of the Latini family

Prominent among members of the family was

the Latini family in Naples, who were owners of the feudal territory of Santa Maria a Toro in 1598
Latino Latini (ca. 1513-1593), Italian scholar and humanist of the Renaissance

Migration of the Latini family

In the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Latini Agostino Latini, aged 23, who arrived at Ellis Island from Arguata in 1899; Angelo Latini,aged 14, who arrived at Ellis Island from Polambara S., Roma in 1909.

Contemporary Notables of the name Latini (post 1700) +

Brunetto Latini (1210-1295), Flemish writer