About Maffia
The surname Maffia is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "mafia," which refers to a criminal organization or secret society. It is believed that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited characteristics associated with the mafia, such as being cunning, secretive, or involved in illicit activities. Over time, the surname Maffia has become a relatively common Italian surname, although it does not necessarily imply any direct connection to organized crime.
The surname Maffia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maffia 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 Maffia is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maffia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maffia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.