Camilleri (; ) 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 A camel (from: la, camelus and grc-gre, κάμηλος (''kamēlos'') from Hebrew or Phoenician: גָמָל ''gāmāl''.) is an even-toed ungulate in the genus ''Camelus'' that bears distinctive fatty deposits known as "humps" on its back. C ...

driver, cameleer). Notable people with the surname include: * Andrea Camilleri, Sicilian writer * Antoine Camilleri, Maltese artist * Antoine Camilleri, Maltese Roman Catholic Church official *

Anya Camilleri Anya Camilleri is a British film and television director and screenwriter of Maltese descent. Television After graduating from the University of Reading with a Film and Theatre degree, Camilleri's first industry job was at Working Title Films, w ...

, 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 Darrin Camilleri (born January 28, 1992) is an American politician from Michigan who represents the 4th District in the Michigan Senate since 2023. He previously represented the 23rd District in the Michigan House of Representatives. A member ...

(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 Joanne Camilleri (born 1982) is a Maltese pianist and harpsichordist. Music education Joanne completed her early music education in Malta through the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. She was recommended for an international sc ...

(born 1982), Maltese pianist and harpsichordist *

Joe Camilleri Joseph Vincent Camilleri, (born 21 May 1948) aka Jo Jo Zep or Joey Vincent, is a Maltese Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Camilleri has recorded as a solo artist and as a member of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Black Sorrows. Jo Jo ...

, Australian vocalist, songwriter and saxophonist *

Joseph Camilleri Joseph Camilleri (born 1944) is an Australian citizen of Maltese descent. He is a social scientist and philosopher. In philosophy he mostly specialised and interested in international relations. Life Camilleri was born in 1944 into a Maltese ...

, Egypt-born Maltese-Australian social scientist and minor philosopher *

Katrine Camilleri Katrine Camilleri (born February 24, 1970) is a Maltese, lawyer A lawyer is a person who practices law. The role of a lawyer varies greatly across different legal jurisdictions. A lawyer can be classified as an advocate, attorney, barrist ...

(born 1970), Maltese advocate for refugees *

Leslie Camilleri The Bega schoolgirl murders refer to the abduction, rape and murder of two Australian schoolgirls; 14-year-old Lauren Margaret Barry and 16-year-old Nichole Emma Collins of Bega, New South Wales, Australia on 6 October 1997.. They were abduct ...

(born 1969), Australian murderer *

Lisa Camilleri Lisa Carol Camilleri, (born 24 February 1983 in Tully, North Queensland) is a professional squash Squash may refer to: Sports * Squash (sport), the high-speed racquet sport also known as squash racquets * Squash (professional wrestling), a ...

, Australian professional squash player *

Louis C. Camilleri Louis Carey Camilleri (born 13 January 1955) is the former Chief executive officer, CEO of Ferrari and chairman of Philip Morris International. He resigned from both positions with immediate effect on 10 December 2020, citing personal reasons. E ...

, chairman and CEO of Philip Morris International * Margaret Camilleri, Maltese singer *

Nazzareno Camilleri Nazzareno Camilleri (1906–1973) was a Maltese philosopher, theologian, and mystic. His areas of specialisation in philosophy were chiefly metaphysics and pedagogy. Life Beginnings Camilleri was born at Sliema, Malta, on 10 November 1906. ...

, Maltese philosopher, theologian and mystic *

Pawlu Camilleri Pawlu Camilleri is one of Malta's leading harmonica musicians. Born in Valletta, Pawlu grew up in the neighbourhood of Id-Due Balli, a working class area of the Maltese capital city. Son of Frankie Camilleri ''Il-Bibi'', a noted Maltese jazz mus ...

, Maltese harmonica musician *

Ryan Camilleri Ryan Camilleri (born 22 May 1988) is a Maltese international footballer who plays for Valletta as a right back. Career Born in Pietà, Camilleri has played club football for Pietà Hotspurs , Hibernians and Valletta. He made his international ...

, Maltese professional football (soccer) player * Stevie Camilleri, Maltese water polo player * Terry Camilleri, Australian actor *

Trudy Camilleri Trudy Camilleri (born 16 September 1991) is an Australian football (soccer) player who last played for Sydney FC in the Australian W-League. She previously played for the now-defunct Central Coast Mariners and for Western Sydney Wanderers. Tr ...

, Australian football (soccer) player *

Vincenzo Camilleri Vincenzo Camilleri (born 6 March 1992) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Serie D club Barletta. Career Born in Gela, Sicily, Camilleri began his career with the youth team of Reggina, and made his first team debu ...

, Italian professional football (soccer) player

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* {{surname, Camilleri Surnames Italian-language surnames Maltese-language surnames Surnames of Italian origin