Camilleri Explained
Camilleri (; pronounced as /it/) is a common surname in Malta[1] and, to a lesser extent, in Italy (most typically in Sicily). The surname is believed to have originated in the 12th century and derives from the Latin term "camelarius" (camel driver, cameleer).[2]
Notable people with the surname include:
- Abigail Camilleri, Maltese politician
- Andrea Camilleri, Sicilian writer
- Antoine Camilleri, Maltese artist
- Antoine Camilleri, Maltese Roman Catholic Church official
- Anya Camilleri, British film director
- Catherine Camilleri (born 1982), Maltese footballer
- Charles Camilleri, Maltese composer
- Chris Camilleri, former Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
- Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician
- David Camilleri, Maltese professional football (soccer) player
- Davina Camilleri, better known as Davina Barbara, Gibraltarian radio and television presenter
- Henry Camilleri (1933-2015), Maltese chess master
- Joanne Camilleri (born 1982), Maltese pianist and harpsichordist
- Joe Camilleri, Australian vocalist, songwriter and saxophonist
- Joseph Camilleri, Egypt-born Maltese-Australian social scientist and minor philosopher
- Katrine Camilleri (born 1970), Maltese advocate for refugees
- Leslie Camilleri (born 1969), Australian murderer
- Lisa Camilleri, Australian professional squash player
- Louis C. Camilleri, chairman and CEO of Philip Morris International
- Margaret Camilleri, Maltese singer
- Nazzareno Camilleri, Maltese philosopher, theologian and mystic
- Paul Camilleri, Maltese cyclist
- Pawlu Camilleri, Maltese harmonica musician
- Ryan Camilleri, Maltese professional football (soccer) player
- Stevie Camilleri, Maltese water polo player
- Terry Camilleri, Australian actor
- Trudy Camilleri, Australian football (soccer) player
- Vincenzo Camilleri, Italian professional football (soccer) player
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Cassar, Mario. The surnames of the Maltese Islands: an etymological dictionary. 2003. Book Distributors Ltd.. 9789990972160. 67. en.
- Book: Karagoz, Claudia. Sicily and the Mediterranean: Migration, Exchange, Reinvention. Summerfield. Giovanna. 2015-08-12. Springer. 9781137486936. 92–93. en.
