English: of unknown origin. The name was well established in
the Carolinas by the mid 18th century. In one branch of the family the
name was changed to Israel; this is a derivative, not the
origin.Americanized form (under French influence) of
German Esel, a nickname from Middle High German esel
‘donkey’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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