Lejbailat

Lejbailat is a surname of Eastern European, particularly Jewish (Ashkenazi), origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a personal name, specifically "Lejb," a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name "Aryeh," which means "lion." The suffix "-ailat" or "-lat" is likely a regional variant indicating "belonging to" or "descendant of" Lejb. Thus, Lejbailat roughly translates to "descendant of Lejb" or "belonging to Lejb."

The surname's origin points to areas within the Pale of Settlement, where many Jews lived in the Russian Empire and surrounding regions. Variations in spelling may occur due to transliteration differences from Yiddish or Hebrew to various European languages. Records of the surname can often be found in historical documents like census records, birth certificates, marriage contracts (ketubot), and immigration manifests from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly related to Jewish emigration from Eastern Europe.

Due to its relatively specific origin, the surname Lejbailat is not exceptionally common. Individuals with this surname and its variations are likely to share a common ancestor named Lejb. Genealogical research can be useful in tracing the specific lineage and origins of families bearing this surname.