Bugeja

Bugeja is a surname originating in the Mediterranean island of Malta. Several locations have the placename According to Cassar the first recorded use was in 1417, a Militia List includes Pinu Bugeja. Old variations are Bugeia, Bugia, Bugeya, Bugeija and Bogeia.[1] The surname can be found in Greece as well, due to immigration, in other varitations such as Boutzegia(s) (in Greek Μπουτζέγιας).

Notable persons with that surname

References

  1. Cassar, Mario (2003). The Surnames of the Maltese Islands: an etymological dictionary. Malta: Book Distributors Ltd. p. 56-57. ISBN 9990972168.


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