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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.
This 'Sicilianisation' can also be seen in other Maltese surnames of Arabic origin, and likely occurred during the 14th and 15th centuries when Maltese Muslims were forced to latinise their surnames during the Norman Occupation. [5] There are also various other proposed origins of the surname.:
This surname is found in various Medieval records, normally as Makluffi. Prior to the late 15th century, most people bearing this surname were of the Jewish faith. Recorded in over two hundred spellings, some examples of which are shown below, this is a European medieval surname of crusader, but ultimately biblical origins.
For those that argue against the notion, several factors are considered. Firstly, the Maltese language was originally a variant of Arabic and the surname could easily be a surname derived from the Arabic word for cross, salib. Another possibility is that the Maltese use the name in memory of the crusaders, in Arabic Salabayeen.
Borg is a common surname in the Nordic countries as well as in Malta. The Nordic surname comes from the Old Norse borg, meaning "town"; while the Maltese surname comes from the word borġ, itself ultimately from the Arabic burj (برج), meaning "castle" or "tower". Borg may refer to: Åke Borg (1901–1973), Swedish swimmer, twin brother of Arne
This origin would classify Italian holders of the surname as descendants of Maltese immigrants, rather than vice versa. Bearers of the surname Gauci belong to one of the most ancient and noble families of Malta. The family hold the title of Marquis of Ghajn Qajjed, first granted to Dr. Gerolamo Delicata by Grant Master Emanuel de Rohan-Polduc.
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:
Based on historical evidence, the Maltese version of the surname is likely not related to the Spanish version. The first written appearance of the Calleja surname in Malta predates both Aragonese rule (1283–1412) and Aragonese/Castilian rule (1412–1530) of the Maltese island—appearing in 1271 AD with the spelling Calleya and Caleya.
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