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. 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 hostess Don Wehby, business executive Lisa Hanna, Miss Jamaica and Miss World 1993 Abraham Elias Issa, businessman, entrepreneur, and hotelier Joseph John Issa, businessman and philanthropist Ken Khouri, record producer Anita Mahfood, dancer, actress, singer Shahine Fakhourie Robinson, Jamaican Labor Party politician and Member of Parliament Edward Zacca, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Jamaica; former Governor-General Edward Seaga, former Prime Minister of Jamaica Ziadie family Maria Ziadie-Haddad, airline pilot References Arab diaspora in the Caribbean Ethnic groups in Jamaica Jamaica