Scerri Family History

The plural form of Sicilian Scerra originates from sciarra, which means ‘fight or dispute’. This term is commonly applied as a nickname for a quarrelsome person.

In a different context, Scerra can also pertain to a mariner, derived from either of two Sicilian words.

These Sicilian terms are said to have their roots in Arabic, specifically usceri and scieri.

These words denote different types of boats, linking the term to maritime activities.

Thus, the use of Scerra reflects both a personality trait and a connection to naval terminology.