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Surnames of Maltese language origin. Pages in category "Maltese-language surnames" The following 57 pages are in this category, out of 57 total.
The Maltese Cassar coat of arms has the Latin word "SPES" (meaning "hope") inscribed on it. It may also derive from a fairly common surname in Italy and Sicily: Cassara, or Cassarino, possibly from a nickname "cassaio" meaning "producer of cases". However these surnames may also be derived from the given name "Cesare" or "Caesar".
Spiteri is a common Maltese surname. There are two theories regarding the origin of this surname. One theory states that it has derived from the Italian word Ospitalieri, meaning Hospitallers. [1] [2] Another theory states that the surname has derived from the latin term Spatharius, meaning sword-bearer. [3] Notable people with the surname include:
Micallef is a Maltese surname. It has been recorded in Malta since ancient times, ... the name rapidly became established as one of the most popular baptismal names ...
Below is a list of the most common Maltese surnames in Gibraltar along with the current number of Gibraltarians who possess them. Azzopardi (22), Barbara (12), Borg (46), Bugeja (11), Buhagiar (14), Buttigieg (18), Zammit (37).
Common places used as surnames include Dibra, Laci, Shkodra, Prishtina, Delvina, Koroveshi and Permeti, as well as the famous Frasheri surname of the Frasheri family. Additionally common some names indicate regional origins: Gega/Gegaj (for one of Gheg origin ), Tosku/Toskaj (signifying Tosk origin ) and Chami (for Cham origin ).
Spanish surnames; Common surnames of Spanish origin include Abela, Galdes, Herrera, and Guzman. German surnames; Surnames from foreign countries from the Middle Ages include German, such as von Brockdorff, Hyzler, and Schranz. Greek surnames; Many of the earliest Maltese surnames are Sicilian Greek, e.g. Cilia, Calleja, Brincat, Cauchi.
Lists of the most common surnames by continent: Lists of most common surnames in African countries; Lists of most common surnames in Asian countries; Lists of most common surnames in European countries; Lists of most common surnames in North American countries; Lists of most common surnames in Oceanian countries