Description:
Lonbaile is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name Ó Longbhaile, which means “descendant of Longbhaile”. The name itself is a combination of the Gaelic words long, meaning “ship”, and bhaile, meaning “town”. The earliest recorded use of the name was in the mid-13th century, when a man named Muircheartach Ó Longbhaile was mentioned in the Annals of the Four Masters. The name was used by several families in Ireland throughout the centuries, and by the mid-19th century, it was found throughout the country. The Lonbaile name is associated with a number of different cultures and customs. In some areas, the name is associated with the tradition of “longship” or “longboat” building, where a family would build a boat for fishing or trade. In other areas, the name is associated with a type of traditional Irish dance called “longbailé”. Variations of the name include: O’Longbail, O’Longbale, Longbail, Longbaile, and Longbaille.
