Latorre History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Latorre familyThe surname Latorre was first found in Piedmont (Italian: Piemonte, Piedmontese and Occitan: Piemont), a territorial division of northern Italy at the foot of the Alps consisting of the provinces of Alessandria, Cuneo, Novara and Turin. Later Aosta and Vercelli were added and still later, Asti. History is related back to 49 B.C. The house of Savoy rose in 1000 A.D. 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. The family were the ancient Lords of Perlo in Piedmont. Early History of the Latorre familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Latorre research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1147, 1472, 1475, 1522, 1602, 1624, 1630, 1655, 1657 and 1713 are included under the topic Early Latorre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Latorre Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Torraco, Torrazzo, Torraca, Toraca, Toraza, Torraza, Torrissi, Torri, la Torri, Turrissi, Torresini, Torriani, Torre, la Torre, Torrese, Torresin, Torresano, Torresani and many more. Early Notables of the Latorre familyProminent among members of the family was Orazio Torriani (fl. 1602-1657) Italian architect who worked in Rome, best known for the church of San Lorenzo in Miranda and the church of San Francesco di Paola (1624-1630); and Giuseppe Antonio Torri (1655-c. 1713) an Italian architect from Bologna.
Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1522), was an Italian sculptor and draughtsman, born at Florence. Torrigiano came in contact with Michelangelo, and the famous quarrel took place in which Buonarroti was disfigured for life. "It was Buonarotti's habit to banter (uccellare) all who were drawing there... Latorre RankingIn the United States, the name Latorre is the 11,839th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Latorre is ranked the 6,413rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Latorre Settlers in United States in the 16th Century
Latorre Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Fortitudine et labora Motto Translation: By fortitute and exertion.
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