Arabic surnames often derive from tribes, habitation, or occupations. Many surnames include prefix "Al" meaning "The". Last names can be honorific titles gifted to ancestors
Hispanic refers to Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain but excluding Brazil. Latino includes Latin American countries, excluding Spain and Portugal. Hispanic was first defined by U.S. government in 1977. Latino emerged in media outlets in early 1990s
Aquila was a prominent Roman military standard carried by legionary aquilifer. First Roman standards were straw manipuli, later replaced by animal figures. Eagle was made of silver or bronze with stretched wings. Standard-bearers often concealed eagles in tunics during danger
Maltese people are descendants of Sicilian and Calabrian colonists who settled in 2nd millennium. Genetic studies show Maltese males originated from Southern Italy. Population includes 371,900 speakers of Maltese, 88% English, 66% Italian
Motto is a sentence expressing belief or purpose of individuals or organizations. Usually written, unlike slogans which can be spoken. Latin is widely used in Western world mottos. Can be in any language, but national languages preferred for nation states
Marika is both a feminine given name and surname. Originates from Hungarian and Greek, diminutive of Maria. Found in multiple European countries and Fiji. Used as masculine given name in Fiji