Farmiga

Farmiga is a surname of Ukrainian origin. The name is most notably associated with a family of actors. It is derived from the Ukrainian word "farmaga" (фармага), which refers to a type of resin or tar used in shipbuilding and other industries for waterproofing. It likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked with this material.

Notable people with the surname Farmiga include:

• Vera Farmiga (born 1973), American actress, director, and producer, known for her roles in films such as Up in the Air, The Conjuring, and the television series Bates Motel.
• Taissa Farmiga (born 1994), American actress, known for her roles in American Horror Story, The Nun, and The Final Girls. She is Vera Farmiga's younger sister.
• Alexander Farmiga (born 1988), American artist, and brother of Vera and Taissa Farmiga.