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  • proper noun A surname. The coat of arms shows two Moors' heads, which could signify that the Xuerebs distinguished themselves when participating in The Crusades.

Etymologies

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The earliest references of this family go back to 1517 with Tommeo Xuereb mentioned as "Nobile" or "Noble". There is some indication that the name is of Central European origin.

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