Show ContentsIsmail Surname History

Early Origins of the Ismail family

The surname Ismail was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Ismail family

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Ismail Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Israel, Ismaelli, Izrael, Yisrael, Israelski, Israels, Israeler, Izraeler, Israeli, Israely, Izraely, Izreeli, Yisraeli and many more.

Early Notables of the Ismail family

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Ismail Ranking

In the United States, the name Ismail is the 10,751st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in South Africa, the name Ismail is ranked the 433rd most popular surname with an estimated 16,575 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Ismail family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abram Israel, aged 17, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1909; Achilee F Israel, aged 34, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1921; Adeline Israel, aged 20, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1895.



  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. "Most Common Last Names in South Africa." Forebears, https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames


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