Find out how popular the first name Lataurus has been for the last 29 years (from 1975 to 2003) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lataurus by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Lataurus is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 91% of people named Lataurus being male.

For the most recent data in 2003, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Lataurus.

The history of the first name Lataurus

The given name Lataurus has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "latur," meaning "to guide" or "to lead," and the suffix "-us," which was a common ending for masculine names in Etruscan culture.

The name Lataurus appears to have been relatively uncommon in ancient times, with only a few documented references. One notable mention is found in a series of inscriptions on a set of bronze tablets discovered in the ruins of the Etruscan city of Volsinii, dated to around the 5th century BCE. These inscriptions contained lists of names, likely of prominent citizens or officials, and included several instances of the name Lataurus.

In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Lataurus seems to have fallen out of widespread use, possibly due to the decline and eventual assimilation of Etruscan culture into the Roman Empire. However, it resurfaced sporadically throughout history, particularly in Italy and other regions with strong Etruscan influences.

One of the earliest recorded individuals named Lataurus was a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in passing by the historian Cassius Dio, but few details about his life and work have survived.

In the 6th century CE, a Bishop of Ravenna named Lataurus is noted for his role in mediating a dispute between the Byzantine Empire and the Ostrogothic Kingdom, which controlled much of Italy at the time.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent Italian humanist and scholar named Lataurus Valla (1407-1457) made significant contributions to the study of Latin philology and textual criticism. He is best known for his critical examination of the Donation of Constantine, which he famously exposed as a forgery.

In the 18th century, a French botanist named Lataurus Delessert (1773-1847) gained recognition for his work on plant taxonomy and his extensive herbarium collection, which is still housed in Geneva.

Finally, in the late 19th century, an Italian painter named Lataurus Boccacci (1862-1928) achieved some acclaim for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting rural life in his native Tuscany region.

While not a common name in modern times, Lataurus has a rich historical legacy that stretches back over two millennia, reflecting its origins in the ancient Etruscan culture and its enduring, albeit limited, use throughout various periods and regions of Europe.

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