Spiteri is a common
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surname. There are two theories regarding the origin of this surname. One theory states that it has derived from the
Italian word Ospitalieri, meaning
Hospitallers.
Another theory states that the surname has derived from the latin term ''Spatharius'', meaning sword-bearer.
Notable people with the surname include:
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Amanda Spiteri Grech, Maltese politician
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Carm Lino Spiteri
Carm Lino Spiteri (9 September 1932 – 9 February 2008), also known by his nickname ''Iċ-Ċumpaqq'', was a Maltese architect and politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives with the Nationalist Party between 1971 and 1987, an ...
(1932–2008), Maltese architect and politician
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Dalila Spiteri (born 1997), Italian tennis player
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Donat Spiteri (1922–2011), Maltese religious leader and author
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Joe Spiteri (born 1973), Maltese Australian footballer
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Joseph Spiteri
Joseph Spiteri (born 20 May 1959) is a Maltese prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He has been Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon since March 2018.
Biography
Joseph Spiteri was born on 20 May 1959 in Sl ...
(born 1959), Maltese prelate
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Joseph M. Spiteri
Joseph M. Spiteri or Joe Spiteri (1934-2013) was a Maltese architect.
Spiteri graduated from the University of Malta in 1958. From 1956 to 1975, he worked as an architect in the Public Works Department, and later as Senior Architect with MaltConsu ...
(1934–2013), Maltese architect
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Lino Spiteri
Lino Spiteri (23 September 1938 – 14 November 2014) was a Maltese writer and politician. He served as Finance Minister from 1981 to 1983, and again from 1996 to 1997.
Biography
Spiteri graduated in politics and economics at St Peter's Col ...
(1938–2014), Maltese writer and politician
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Mary Spiteri (born 1947), Maltese cabaret artiste
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Michael Spiteri (born 1969), Maltese footballer
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Oliver Spiteri (born 1970), Maltese football manager and former player
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Renzo Spiteri
Renzo Spiteri is a Maltese multi-percussionist. Born in Malta, he has studied drums and percussion in Malta and Milan, Italy, under Professor G. Bianchi.
In 2005, he released his solo percussion concert album, ''This is My Language''. He has perfo ...
, Maltese musician
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Sharleen Spiteri (born 1967), Scottish singer-songwriter; guitarist; lead vocalist of the
pop-rock band
Texas
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Sharleen Spiteri (died 2005), Australian sex worker
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Stephen C. Spiteri
Stephen C. Spiteri (born 15 September 1963) is a Maltese military historian, author, lecturer and preservationist. His work mainly deals with the military history of Malta, particularly military architecture, and he is regarded as the "leading e ...
(born 1963), Maltese military historian
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Stephen Spiteri (Maltese politician)
Stephen Spiteri is a Maltese politician from the Partit Nazzjonalista. Since the 2008 general election, he has been the Member of Parliament for District 2. He is a medical practitioner by profession.
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See also
* List of membe ...
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Suzanne Spiteri (born 1978), Maltese sprinter
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Vicente Spiteri
Vicente Spiteri (11 December 1917 – 8 November 2003) was a Spanish conductor.
Spanish conductors (music)
Spanish male conductors (music)
1917 births
2003 deaths
20th-century Spanish musicians
20th-century conductors (music)
20th-cen ...
(1917–2003), Spanish conductor
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Myriam Spiteri Debono (born 1952), Maltese politician
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Ernest Spiteri-Gonzi (born 1955), Maltese footballer
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Maltese-language surnames