The surname Latch was first found in Galloway (Gaelic: Gall-ghaidhealaibh), an area of southwestern Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Dumfries and Galloway, that formerly consisted of the counties of Wigtown (West Galloway) and Kirkcudbright (East Galloway), where they held a family seat. The name was first recorded in Scotland as early as the 12th century in Ayrshire and Galloway.
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Early History of the Latch family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Latch research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1519 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Latch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Latch Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: McClatchie, McClatchey, MacLatchie, McLatchy, McLetchie, McLetchy, McClechie, McClechey, Latchie and many more.
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Early Notables of the Latch family
Notable amongst the family at this time was
the McLatchie family of Ayrshire
Latch Ranking
In the United States, the name Latch is the 17,692nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Migration of the Latch family to Ireland
Some of the Latch family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Latch migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Latch migration to Australia 
Scotland
Ireland
