Farrugia
Farrugia is a family name with a theoretical etymology based in both Latin fellus and Semitic faruj, first found in Malta, Calabria and Sicily. In the Maltese language the word farruġ refers to a cockerel. It has been exported by immigration to places including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France and Russia. In some cases the family name is Jewish in origin, פַּרְגִּית ).
Spelling variations of this family name include Farruggia, Farruġa, Ferrugia, Ferruggia and Farruj.Origin
Early in the Middle Ages, individuals with this family name moved to the island of Malta from neighbouring Sicily. Many settlers were recorded from the end of the 19th century in the great migration from Italy to the New World. Usually arriving at Ellis Island they settled in the eastern seaboard.
People named Farrugia include:
- Aaron Farrugia, politician
- Angelo Farrugia, politician
- Dominique Farrugia, French actor, film director, screenwriter, producer and humorist
- Francis Saviour Farrugia, philosopher
- Johnston Farrugia, rapper
- Louis Farrugia, theologian
- Mario Farrugia, footballer
- Ray Farrugia, football coach
