Camilleri

Camilleri (/kæmɪlˈɛəri/; Italian: [kamilˈlɛri]) 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

References

  1. ^ Cassar, Mario (2003). The surnames of the Maltese Islands: an etymological dictionary. Book Distributors Ltd. p. 67. ISBN 9789990972160.
  2. ^ Karagoz, Claudia; Summerfield, Giovanna (2015-08-12). Sicily and the Mediterranean: Migration, Exchange, Reinvention. Springer. pp. 92–93. ISBN 9781137486936.

External links

  • Media related to Camilleri (surname) at Wikimedia Commons
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