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UK surname

Camilleri

A surname from Malta of Latin origin meaning "born in the month of January".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cardiff and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Camilleri is 1,005 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

998

2016, ranked #5,811

Peak year

2010

1,005 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 998 in 2016, ranked #5,811.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 14 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Camilleri surname distribution map

The map shows where the Camilleri surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Camilleri surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Camilleri over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 1 #33,412
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 14 #32,045
1997 modern 748 #6,898
1998 modern 798 #6,766
1999 modern 827 #6,626
2000 modern 841 #6,517
2001 modern 829 #6,476
2002 modern 852 #6,448
2003 modern 861 #6,289
2004 modern 865 #6,274
2005 modern 860 #6,252
2006 modern 870 #6,209
2007 modern 899 #6,091
2008 modern 931 #5,980
2009 modern 956 #5,972
2010 modern 1,005 #5,857
2011 modern 960 #6,023
2012 modern 962 #5,921
2013 modern 973 #5,955
2014 modern 983 #5,939
2015 modern 991 #5,852
2016 modern 998 #5,811

Geography

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Where Camilleris are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cardiff and Salford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cardiff 036 Cardiff
2 Salford 023 Salford
3 Cardiff 034 Cardiff
4 Salford 013 Salford
5 Salford 030 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Camilleri

These lists show first names that appear often with the Camilleri surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Camilleri

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Camilleri, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Camilleri surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Camilleri household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Camilleri is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Camilleri is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Camilleri falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Camilleri is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Camilleri, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Camilleri

The surname Camilleri has its origins in Malta, a small island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is derived from the Latin name Camillus, which was a common Roman praenomen or personal name.

The earliest known record of the name Camilleri dates back to the 15th century in Malta, when it was spelled as "Camilleri" or "Camilleri." During this period, Malta was under the rule of various European powers, including the Spanish and the Knights of St. John.

In the 16th century, the name Camilleri began to appear in official records and documents in Malta, indicating that it had become an established surname. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Matteo Camilleri, a Maltese merchant who lived in the late 16th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Camilleri surname has been associated with several notable individuals from Malta. One of the most famous was Camilleri Cauchi, a Maltese architect and sculptor who lived in the 17th century and was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and other buildings in Malta.

Another prominent figure with the Camilleri surname was Vincenzo Camilleri, a Maltese painter who lived in the 18th century and was known for his religious works. His paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries in Malta.

In the 19th century, the Camilleri surname gained further recognition with the birth of Salvatore Camilleri, a Maltese writer and poet who was considered one of the pioneers of Maltese literature. He was born in 1846 and his works played a significant role in the development of the Maltese language and cultural identity.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the Camilleri surname also became associated with the field of medicine. Giuseppe Camilleri, born in 1864, was a renowned Maltese physician and surgeon who made important contributions to the medical field in Malta.

As the centuries passed, the Camilleri surname continued to be prominent in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Andrea Camilleri, born in 1925, was a celebrated Italian writer and playwright who gained international recognition for his detective novels featuring the character Inspector Montalbano.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Camilleri families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Camilleri surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Royal Navy leads with 2 Camilleris recorded in 1881 and an index of 869.57x.

County Total Index
Royal Navy 2 869.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Royal Navy in Royal Navy leads with 2 Camilleris recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Royal Navy 2 1000.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Camilleri surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Antonio 1
Vincinzo 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Camilleri households.

Occupation Count
Bandsman 1
Stoker 2nd Class 1

FAQ

Camilleri surname: questions and answers

How common is the Camilleri surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 998 in 2016. That gives Camilleri a modern rank of #5,811.

What does the Camilleri surname mean?

A surname from Malta of Latin origin meaning "born in the month of January".

What does the Camilleri map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Camilleri bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.