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 (1925–2019), Sicilian writer
• Antoine Camilleri (1922–2005), Maltese artist
• Antoine Camilleri (born 1965), Maltese Roman Catholic Church official
• Anya Camilleri, British film director
• Catherine Camilleri (born 1982), Maltese footballer
• Charles Camilleri (1931–2009), Maltese composer
• Chris Camilleri (born 1954), former Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer
• Darrin Camilleri (born 1992), American politician
• David Camilleri (born 1974), Maltese professional football (soccer) player
• Davina Camilleri (born 1976), 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 (born 1948), 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 (born 1983), Australian professional squash player
• Louis C. Camilleri (born 1955), former CEO and former chairman of Ferrari and Philip Morris International respectively
• Margaret Camilleri (born 1984), Maltese singer
• Nazzareno Camilleri (1906–1973), Maltese philosopher, theologian and mystic
• Paul Camilleri (born 1934), Maltese cyclist
• Pawlu Camilleri (born 1958), Maltese harmonica musician
• Ryan Camilleri (born 1988), Maltese professional football (soccer) player
• Stevie Camilleri (born 1990), Maltese water polo player
• Terry Camilleri (born 1949), Australian actor
• Tony Camilleri (born 1949), Maltese singer
• Tony Camilleri (1947–2018), better known as Bayzo, Maltese singer
• Trudy Camilleri (born 1991), Australian footballer
• Vincenzo Camilleri (born 1992), Italian professional footballer

See also

• Michael Cammalleri, Canadian ice hockey player