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
- Arlo Bugeja - Australian speedway rider, known as "Budgie"
- Chad Bugeja - Australian soccer player
- Cordelia Bugeja - British actress, best known for her roles as Melanie Hart in the soap opera Family Affairs
- Danny Bugeja - guitarist, member of Gibraltarian pop rock band Taxi
- David Bugeja - guitarist, member of Maltese Death metal band Beheaded.
- George Bugeja - Catholic bishop and Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli
- Michael Bugeja - director of the Journalism School at Iowa State University
- Ray Bugeja - Maltese newspaper editor
- Steve Bugeja - British Comedian - Winner of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013
- Vincenzo Bugeja - elected member of the Government Council at the Maltese general election, 1883
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