Latch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland
Ireland

Early Origins of the Latch family

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.

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.

Latch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: McClatchie, McClatchey, MacLatchie, McLatchy, McLetchie, McLetchy, McClechie, McClechey, Latchie and many more.

Early Notables of the Latch family

the McLatchie family of Ayrshire

Latch Ranking

the United States, the name Latch is the 17,692^nd 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.

Latch migration to Australia +

Latch Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Henry Latch, aged 28, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Sea Park" 2

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SEA PARK 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/seapark1852.shtml