Description:
BARNALAN, a surname of Irish origin. The name derives from the Gaelic word barra meaning “a promontory” or “a headland.” The surname was first recorded in County Galway in the early 14th century. The name was also borne by a family of Irish origin who settled in America in the late 18th century. The name has been used in various forms including Barnalane, Barnalane O’Brien, Barnalane O’Brien Shea, Barnalane Shea, and Barnalane Sheehan. The variant spellings include Barnalane, Barnalane O’Brien, Barnalane O’Brien Shea, Barnalane Shea, and Barnalane Sheehan. The surname is also found in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United States.
