Maltese-language surnames

Buttigieg ( ) is a Maltese surname, derived from Sicilian Arabic Abu-d-dajāj, meaning 'chicken owner, poulterer' (). People with the name include:

Ganado may refer to:

Calleja is a surname found in Spain (as well as countries with people of Hispanic descent) and Malta. It is unclear whether the Maltese and Spanish surnames are related or a coincidence, perhaps caused by romanisation.

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Micallef is a Maltese surname. It has been recorded in Malta since ancient times, and its origins probably lie in the name Micali, a variant of Michael (in Hebrew, Michael means "Who is like God?"). However, another possible derivation for the surname is the Maltese word "mħallef", which means 'judge', and thus its origin is not certain. This surname is found in various Medieval records, normally as Makluffi. Prior to the late 15th century, most people bearing this surname were of the Jewish faith.

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Mizzi is a surname of Maltese origin. Mizzi is also a German-language diminutive of the female given name Maria. Mizzi may refer to:

Grech () is a surname of Maltese origin. Notable people with the surname include: Amanda Spiteri Grech, Maltese politician Edwin Grech (1928–2023), Maltese politician Joe Grech (1934–2024), Maltese singer Joe Debono Grech (born 1939), Maltese politician Joe Grech (snooker player) (1954–2021), Maltese snooker and billiards player Joseph Grech (1948–2010), Maltese-born Australian bishop of Sandhurst Joseph Grech (sport shooter) (born 1935), Maltese sports shooter Karin Grech (1962–1977), Maltese murder victim Leandro Grech (born 1980), Maltese football player Lino Grech (1930−2013), Ma

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Spiteri is a common Maltese 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.

Zammit is a Maltese and Tunisian surname of Berber origin. Notable people with the surname include: Aidan Zammit (born 1965), Maltese musician Alfredo Cachia Zammit (1890–1960), Maltese politician Alexander Zammit (born 1962), Maltese wrestler Carmelo Zammit (born 1949), Maltese Roman Catholic prelate and Bishop of Gibraltar Charlene Zammit (born 1991), Maltese footballer Daniel Zammit-Lewis (born 1993), Maltese squash player Darrin Zammit Lupi (born 1968), Maltese photographer and photojournalist Edward Zammit Lewis (born 1973), Maltese politician Francis Zammit Dimech (1954–2025), Maltes

Cauchi is a Maltese surname. Notable people with the surname include:

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