Schembri
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Schembri is an Italian/Maltese surname and may refer to:
surname derived from the old Sicilian
/Italian
'schombri' for mackerel
. The origin of the name suggests that the Schembri family were originally fishermen that specialized in mackerel, therefore a surname connected to a profession rather than a place. There are also theories that it derives from the Maltese
'Xkembri', which is a type of lemon. In Malta
and Italy
/Sicily
the surnames Schembri, Xkembri, Scembri and Schembari are simply variations of the same name with identical origin. Either way the surname originates in Sicily
/Malta
. Originally, the Schembri family where documented from Sicily
and Southern Italy
before moving to Malta
in the 9th century where today the surname is prominent. However, it is possible that there were Schembri's in Malta
before this.
- Andre SchembriAndré SchembriAndré Schembri is a Maltese footballer. He currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Greek club Panionios and the Maltese national team.- Hibernians :...
(born 1986), footballer who plays for Hungarian top league team Ferencvarosi TC - Antonio SchembriAntonio Schembri (ornithologist)Antonio Schembri Antonio Schembri Antonio Schembri (April 1813, Valletta- December 1872 was an Italian ornithologist.Antonio Schembri was a shipping agent. He wrote, in Italian, Catalogo Ornitologico del Gruppo di Malta (1843) which is the first scientific checklist of the birds of Malta and also ...
ornithologist - Emanuel Schembri, professional weightlifter and Maltese record holder in the 105kg+ category
- Eric Schembri, ex-professional footballer for Gzira United and Malta
- Fabrizio SchembriFabrizio SchembriFabrizio Schembri is an Italian athlete competing in the triple jump and occasionally in the long jump. He was born in Saronno.-External links:...
, Italian professional long and triple jump athlete - Karl SchembriKarl SchembriKarl Schembri is a Maltese writer and journalist. A sociology graduate from the University of Malta, he has written two novels, Taħt il-Kappa tax-Xemx in 2002 and Il-manifest tal-killer in 2006...
(born 1978), Maltese writer and journalist - Mark Schembri, Maltese single and doubles tennis player.
- Nino SchembriNino SchembriAntonio "Nino" Schembri is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is a former member of the Chute Boxe Academy and currently trains with the Black House Team. He is called "Elvis" because of his long, chop-like sideburns. The highlight of his career came with his upset victory over Kazushi Sakuraba...
, professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter - Salvinu SchembriSalvinu SchembriSalvinu Schembri was a professional footballer, during his career he played for Sliema Wanderers, Valletta and Ħamrun Spartans, where he played as a midfielder...
, ex-professional footballer for Sliema Wanderers and Malta
Derivation
It is an Italian/MalteseMaltese people
The Maltese are an ethnic group indigenous to the Southern European nation of Malta, and identified with the Maltese language. Malta is an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea...
surname derived from the old Sicilian
Sicilian
Sicily is an autonomous Italian island. The adjectival form Sicilian can also refer to:* Sicilian language* Sicilian Baroque, baroque architecture in 17th & 18th centuries on Sicily...
/Italian
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
'schombri' for mackerel
Mackerel
Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They may be found in all tropical and temperate seas. Most live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel , enter bays and can be...
. The origin of the name suggests that the Schembri family were originally fishermen that specialized in mackerel, therefore a surname connected to a profession rather than a place. There are also theories that it derives from the Maltese
Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English,while also serving as an official language of the European Union, the only Semitic language so distinguished. Maltese is descended from Siculo-Arabic...
'Xkembri', which is a type of lemon. In Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
and Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
/Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
the surnames Schembri, Xkembri, Scembri and Schembari are simply variations of the same name with identical origin. Either way the surname originates in Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
/Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. Originally, the Schembri family where documented from Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
and Southern Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
before moving to Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
in the 9th century where today the surname is prominent. However, it is possible that there were Schembri's in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
before this.