Xuereb

English

Etymology

From Maltese Xuereb, from Arabic شَوَارِب (šawārib, “moustache”).

Proper noun

Xuereb

1. A surname.

Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic شَوَارِب (šawārib, “moustaches”).

The earliest references of this family go back to 1517 with Tommeo Xuereb mentioned as "Nobile" or "Noble". The coat of arms shows two Moors' heads, which could signify that the Xuerebs distinguished themselves when participating in The Crusades.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃwɪː.rɛp/
• Rhymes: -ɪːrɛp

Proper noun

Xuereb

1. a surname

References

• Charles A. Gauci, The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta.