Farrugia

Farrugia is a family name with a theoretical etymology based in both Latin "fellus" and Semitic "faruj", first found in Malta, Calabria and Sicily. In the Maltese language the word "farruġ" refers to a cockerel (a young rooster). It has been exported by immigration to places including the United States, United Kingdom (specifically Wales and England), Australia, Canada, France and Russia. In some cases the family name is Jewish in origin. 
Spelling variations of this family name include "Farruggia", "Farruġa", "Ferrugia," "Ferruggia" "and Farruj". 
Origin.
Early in the Middle Ages, individuals with this family name (or some variant) moved to the island of Malta from 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.
People named Farrugia include: