Where did the surname Bugeja come from?
Bugeja is a surname originating in the Mediterranean island of Malta. Several locations have the placename According to Cassar the first recorded use was in 1417, a Militia List includes Pinu Bugeja. Old variations are Bugeia, Bugia, Bugeya, Bugeija and Bogeia.
Where does the name Malta come from?
The most common etymology is that the word Malta is derived from the Greek word μέλι, meli, “honey”. The ancient Greeks called the island Μελίτη (Melitē) meaning “honey-sweet”, possibly for Malta’s unique production of honey; an endemic subspecies of bees live on the island.
How many Maltese surnames are there?
Like my age-old Arabic one, each surname has its own tale, and given that there are about 20,000 of them in Malta there are lots of stories to go about. What is certain is that our surnames are very indicative of our country’s multicultural history.
What is the most common surname in Malta?
Borg
It’s official: Borg is the most common surname in Malta, according to data gathered during the last census carried out in November. It is followed by Camilleri, Vella and Farrugia in that order.
What is the most popular Maltese surname?
Vella Borg
The top 10 are: Borg, Camilleri, Vella, Farrugia, Zammit, Galea, Micallef, Grech, Attard, Spiteri and Azzopardi. And 25 per cent of the population – 99,516 – own just these 10 surnames….
| Most common surnames in Gozo | Top 10 surnames in Malta | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vella | Borg |
| 2 | Attard | Camilleri |
| 3 | Camilleri | Vella |
| 4 | Grech | Farrugia |
What is the most common Maltese last name?
| Most common surnames in Gozo | Top 10 surnames in Malta | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vella | Borg |
| 2 | Attard | Camilleri |
| 3 | Camilleri | Vella |
| 4 | Grech | Farrugia |
How do you find out your family crest?
2. Look for Heraldry Symbols
- All Family Crests – This site lets you look up your family crest by clicking on the first letter of your last name, or you can search by typing the name into the search field.
- FamilyCrests.com – If you have a Scottish last name, this can be a good resource for family crests.
Is it common to have a family crest?
However, actually having a coat of arms or family crest is much rarer than you might imagine. Having the hereditary right to use it is even rarer.