Show ContentsLatten History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Latten family

The surname Latten was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Latten family

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Latten Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vlatten, Flatten, Latten, Flaten and others.

Early Notables of the Latten family

Notables of the period with the name Latten were

  • the Flatten family of Westphalia


Latten migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Latten Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Wm. Latten, who settled in Virginia in 1673
Latten Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Latten, who arrived in New York, NY in 1833

Latten migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Latten Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Latten, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Latten migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Latten Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • John Latten, aged 40, who arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Duke of Wellington" 1
  • John Latten, aged 40, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Duke Of Wellington" in 1849 1
  • Elizabeth Latten, aged 30, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Duke Of Wellington" in 1849 1
  • Matilda Latten, aged 1, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Duke Of Wellington" in 1849 1


  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The DUKE OF WELLINGTON 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Duke%20of%20Wellington.htm


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