Farrugia

Farrugia Meaning & Origin

About Farrugia
The surname Farrugia is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "farrug," meaning "to branch out" or "to spread." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Farrug. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their extensive family connections or for their ability to establish and maintain relationships within their community. Today, Farrugia is a common surname in Malta and is often associated with individuals who have a strong sense of family and community ties.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Farrugia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Farrugia: 754
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farrugia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Farrugia is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA0 R UW1 JH AH0
🌐 IPA
/fɑˈruʤə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRJ', 'FRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farrugia in Braille

Here's how to represent Farrugia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Farrugia in braille

How to sign the name Farrugia using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Farrugia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Farrugia in sign language

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