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'''Maiorana''' is an English [[patronymic surname]], derived from the [[Norman language|Norman]] [[given name]] ''Mauger''. The name indicates one who is the son of ''Maugier'', an [[Old French]] [[personal name]]. This in turn was derived from the [[Old Germanic]] name ''Malger'', which means "council spear".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.houseofnames.com/maior-family-crest |title=Surnames: Maior |publisher=houseofnames.com |accessdate=21 May 2016}}</ref> Notable people with the surname include: |
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*[[Daniel Maiorana]] ({{abbr|b|born}}. 1977), criminal gang leader |
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Revision as of 16:57, 21 May 2016
Maiorana is an English patronymic surname, derived from the Norman given name Mauger. The name indicates one who is the son of Maugier, an Old French personal name. This in turn was derived from the Old Germanic name Malger, which means "council spear".[1] Notable people with the surname include:
- Daniel Maiorana (b. 1977), criminal gang leader
- Jules Maiorana (b. 1969), English footballer
References
- ^ "Surnames: Maior". houseofnames.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
This page lists people with the surname Maiorana.
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