States, their American born descendants as well as numerous immigrants from other nations of Maltese origin. Around 6,506 of them are foreign born. Religion As in their country of origin, Maltese Americans predominantly practice Roman Catholicism as their religion. Many are practicing Catholics, attending church every week and actively participating in their local parishes. Notable people Rosemarie Aquilina, judge Kyle Balda, animator and film director Joseph Borg, financial regulator Joseph Anthony Buttigieg II, literary scholar and translator Pete Buttigieg, Former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, 2020 presidential candidate, US Secretary of Transportation Joseph Calleia, actor and singer Orlando E. Caruana Darrin Q. Camilleri, member of the Michigan House of Representatives Alex DeBrincat, hockey player Aaron Falzon, basketball player Tevin Falzon, basketball player Danielle Fishel Nazzareno Formosa Joseph Lapira Joe Sacco Britney Spears Bryan Spears Jamie Lynn Spears Lynne Spears Charlie Williams See also Hyphenated American References Further reading Andreassi, Diane. "Maltese Americans." Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America, edited by Thomas Riggs, (3rd ed., vol. 3, Gale, 2014), pp. 163–170. online Andreassi, Diane. Maltese in Detroit (Arcadia, 2011). Cassar, Paul. Early Relations between Malta and the United States of America (Valletta, Malta: Midsea Books, 1976). Lubig, Joseph M. Maltese in Michigan (Michigan State University Press, 2011). External links Maltese American Benevolent Society in Detroit European-American society