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This might give some hint as to the origins of the Maltese, for those of you who have any doubts.
Of the top 10 Maltese surnames... 6 are unquestionably Sicilian. Another is of pan-Southern Italian origin, though spelled the Maltese way. One is of Arabic origin, another is from a Biblical name, and one is unknown.
1. Borg -- Siculo-Norman, from Borgia, OR from Scandinavian surname "Borg"
2. Camilleri -- Palermo, Sicily
3. Vella -- Caltanissetta (Gela) and Agrigento, sicily
4. Farrugia -- Agrigento, Sicily
5. Zammit -- of Arabic origin.
6. Galea -- Catania, Sicily
7. Micallef -- from the given name Michael
8. Grech -- Maltese version of "Greco", common throughout southern Italy.
9. Attard -- Palermo, Sicily
10. Spiteri -- Agrigento (Licata), Sicily
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