Camilleri

Camilleri (; Italian: [kamilˈlɛri]) is a common surname in Malta 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).

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

• Michael Cammalleri, Canadian ice hockey player

References

External links

• Media related to Camilleri (surname) at Wikimedia Commons