Lebanese Jamaicans refers to Jamaican citizens of Lebanese or partial Lebanese origin or descent. Many arrived in the 19th century, from not only modern day Lebanon, but also Syria and Palestine, having fled their homeland due to religious persecution under Ottoman rule .[1] [2]
Surnames Abrahams, Ammar, Azan, Azar, Bardowell, Brimo, Cookhorne, Fadil, Fakhourie, Feanny, Haddad, Handal, Hanna, Issa, Joseph, Karam, Khaleel (formerly Malick), Khouri/Khoury, Lazarus, Mahfood, Malick, Marzouca, Matalon, Seaga, Shoucair, Sirgany, Sleem, Smatt, Wehby, Yarid, Younis, Zacca, Ziadie
Notable people Philip Feanny O.D, Most decorated horse trainer In the world, Master trainer/breeder
Lady Colin Campbell , author, socialite, radio hostessDon Wehby , business executiveLisa Hanna , Miss Jamaica and Miss World 1993Abraham Elias Issa , businessman, entrepreneur, and hotelierJoseph John Issa , businessman and philanthropistKen Khouri , record producerAnita Mahfood , dancer, actress, singerShahine Fakhourie Robinson , Jamaican Labor Party politician and Member of ParliamentEdward Zacca , former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Jamaica; former Governor-GeneralEdward Seaga , former Prime Minister of Jamaica [3] Ziadie family Maria Ziadie-Haddad , airline pilotReferences
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