Latarus is a rare Latin-derived name meaning "from Latium," an ancient Italian region encompassing Rome. It was first used in ancient Rome by the family Latii, with notable bearers including Lucius Latinius Pancius, a Roman tribune during Emperor Augustus' reign. Through history, Latarus has been carried by distinguished figures like Spanish nobleman Latarus de Burgo and German knight Latarus von Hohenstein, as well as American football player Latarus Taylor.