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Israel

in Illinois

There are 413 people with the last name "Israel" in Illinois.

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Ranking in Illinois

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Israel 2,662
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  1. is 2,658th most common Andres
  2. is 2,659th most common Arnett
  3. is 2,660th most common Dent
  4. is 2,661st most common Fleck
  5. is 2,662nd most common Israel
  6. is 2,663rd most common Mcneely
  7. is 2,664th most common Redd
  8. is 2,665th most common Bowden
  9. is 2,666th most common Brauer

Similar Names and Nicknames

Israelson, Izral, Israeli, Israels, Israelsen, Israni, Israil, Israelow, Izrael, Israelian

Most Common First Names for Israel

David, Robert, Sarah, Patricia, Charles, George, Jamaal, Marie, Mark

Meaning & History

Jewish: from the Hebrew male personal name Yisrael ‘Fighter of God’. In the Bible this is a byname bestowed on Jacob after he had wrestled with the angel at the ford of Jabbok (Genesis 32:24–8).

name adopted by Jews with reference to the ancient Kingdom of Israel, destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC, or to the concept of Jewish nationhood, or, in modern times, to the state of Israel.

Comparatively recent adoption of the Biblical name in Britain among Nonconformists, especially in Wales.

altered form of Ezell.

Recent Searches for "Israel" in Illinois

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David Israel, IL (9 searches)
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