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First found in [[Sicily]] an island in the Mediterranean, a part of Italy. The original inhabitants were [[Sicels]]. The Greeks colonized in 735 |
First found in [[Sicily]] an island in the Mediterranean, a part of Italy. The original inhabitants were [[Sicels]]. The Greeks colonized in 735 BC. Phoenician settlements began in the 6th century. Carthaginians arrived 410. Romans arrived, then the Saracens. Then the Norman Conquest said to be Sicily's brightest hour, 1057 BC. |
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Early on, individuals with this family name (or some variant) moved to the island of [[Malta]], 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. |
Early on, individuals with this family name (or some variant) moved to the island of [[Malta]], 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. |
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Revision as of 09:34, 9 January 2011
Farrugia is a family name with a theoretical etymology based in both Latin fellus and Semitic faruj, first found in Calabria, Sicily[1] and Malta. In the Maltese language the word farruġ refers to a cockerel (a young rooster).[2] It has been exported by immigration to places including the United States, United Kingdom (specifically Wales and England), Australia, Canada et France. Spelling variations of this family name include Farruggia, Farruġa, Ferrugia and Ferruggia.
Origin
First found in Sicily an island in the Mediterranean, a part of Italy. The original inhabitants were Sicels. The Greeks colonized in 735 BC. Phoenician settlements began in the 6th century. Carthaginians arrived 410. Romans arrived, then the Saracens. Then the Norman Conquest said to be Sicily's brightest hour, 1057 BC.
Early on, individuals with this family name (or some variant) moved to the island of Malta, 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.
The Medieval Maltese hamlet of Ħal Farruġ[3] was so named because of the large concentration of families there with the surname. However due to economic and social growth, many individuals have dispersed to other parts of the country or have emigrated.
Farrugias in Early History
- Pietro Farrugia, a nobleman from Villabianca, appointed Judge of the Praetorian Court in 1761, later promoted to the office of Judge of the Supreme Court, in 1772.
- Caterina Farrugia, Queen of Sicily in the early 19th century.
- Natalie Farrugia, Mistress to the Grand Master Adolph von Hompesch in the late 18th century.
Notable Farrugias
Maltese
- Angelo Farrugia - Politician
- Aaron Farrugia - Economist and politician
- Tyrone Farrugia (1989- ) - Footballer
- Daniel J. Farrugia - Mayo Clinic researcher
- Ray Farrugia (1955- ) - Football coach
- Joseph Farrugia - Footballer
- Mario Farrugia - Footballer
- Joseph Farrugia - Bishop of the Votivkirche in Vienna, Austria
- Emanuel Farrugia - Consultant engineer on the Channel Tunnel project
- Charles Farrugia - All American Basketball Player (1946-)
- Spiro Farrugia - (1948- )Vietnam Veteran Bronze Star Recipient
- Joseph Farrugia - Hollywood Screenwriter.
Panama
- Louis J. "The Farruj" Farrugia (1952- ) - Reader in Inorganic Chemistry at University of Glasgow
- Luis Humberto "El Mago" Farrugia (1919–1991) Hall of Fame Racing Horse Trainer
References
- ^ The Sicily DNA-Genealogy Project - Family Project Website
- ^ Gatt, Ġużi p. 112 Qiegħda fil-Ponta ta' Lsieni, (2005) Klabb Kotba Maltin
- ^ PARROCCA TA' SANT' ANDRIJA - HAL LUQA - Zona Pastorali ta' Hal Farrug