About Yisrael
The surname Yisrael is derived from the Hebrew word "Yisra'el," which means "God contends" or "one who struggles with God." It is a significant name in Jewish tradition, originating from the biblical story of Jacob, who was given the name Yisra'el after wrestling with an angel. The surname Yisrael is often associated with Jewish heritage and symbolizes a connection to the struggles and perseverance of the Jewish people throughout history.
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The surname Yisrael is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yisrael 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 Yisrael is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yisrael in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yisrael using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.