Curmi Surname Family Crest
€80.00 incl.VAT
A surname carries history, identity, and a deep connection to home—especially for families who have carried their name across borders and generations. Our handcrafted wooden surname crests are inspired by original historic designs and created to honour that legacy.
Each crest is designed and cut in-house from balsa wood, then carefully hand-painted to reflect the traditional colours and details of the original emblem. Lightweight yet rich in meaning, every piece is a tribute to family roots, heritage, and the stories that travel with a name.
Due to this product, being made from natural materials occasionally there will be slight variation in the wood grain.
Please note that all items are hand made to order so, whilst items are made to resemble both the description and listing images closely, there may be slight variations, which add to the character and individuality of each unique item.
The Maltese surname Curmi is of Sicilian and Italian origin, functioning as a historic occupational name.
Meaning and Etymology
The name derives from the late Latin word cumini (or the Sicilian cominu / cuminu), which translates to “cumin.”
Cumin was one of the most valuable, heavily traded spices in the medieval Mediterranean.
The surname originally designated a grower, merchant, or seller of cumin.
Historical Context in Malta
Deep Medieval Roots: Curmi is one of the oldest recorded surnames in Malta. It appears on the island’s earliest surviving administrative documents, including the Militia Roster of 1417.
Regional Hubs: Historically, the name was heavily concentrated in the ancient capital of Mdina and the surrounding central villages. Today, it remains highly prevalent across both Malta and Gozo.
The Żebbuġ Link: In Gozo, much like the surname Cini, Curmi has a strong historical presence in the village of Żebbuġ.
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