I was considering putting this in the "Heraldry" section, but I think it's safer to put it here.

I feel very strongly attached to my heritage, as I know you ALL do. My family's history is very turbulent and violent, filled with persecution and misfortune. I recently finished writing our family history (it was put upon my shoulder's after my grandfather's death) and it really awoke something inside me. I have always been politically active in the United States and abroad. I belong to some controversial groups that deal with politics overseas. I guess what I am trying to get at is that I want to honor the trials and tribulations my ancestors have been though.

When my family came to United States during the blight, they Anglicized their name to (unsuccessfully) avoid persecution for being Irish. I'm discussing it with my family, and I am seriously considering changing my name back to it's celtic origins.

It would go from English "Long" back to the Irish "Ó Longaigh".

It would be a big change. I was wondering if I could get your opinions or thoughts on the subject? Thanks.