About Molfetta
The surname Molfetta is of Italian origin and is derived from the name of a town in southern Italy called Molfetta. The name Molfetta is believed to have originated from the Latin word "murex," which refers to a type of shellfish found in the Mediterranean Sea. Over time, the name Molfetta became associated with individuals who hailed from or had ancestral ties to the town of Molfetta. Therefore, the surname Molfetta signifies a geographical origin, indicating that the bearer's family has roots in or is associated with the town of Molfetta in Italy.
The surname Molfetta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Molfetta 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 Molfetta is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Molfetta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Molfetta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.