First found in Venice a city and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jose Cima, who settled in New Orleans in 1823; Anna Lacina, who came to Baltimore in 1869; Albina Lacina, who settled in New York, NY in 1876; Anton Lacina, who came to New York, NY in 1882.

For more information on the last name Lacina, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.