About Isreal
The surname Israel is derived from the Hebrew name Yisra'el, meaning "one who struggles with God" or "God contends." It is a biblical name that originated from the story of Jacob in the Old Testament, who wrestled with an angel and was given the name Israel as a result. The name Israel has significant religious and historical connotations, representing a person who perseveres and strives in their relationship with God. As a surname, Israel is often associated with Jewish heritage and can be found among Jewish communities worldwide.
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The surname Isreal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Isreal based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Isreal is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Isreal in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Isreal using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.