The surname Pearse, of Irish descent, can be traced back to the ancient Gaelic name Mac Piarais, which means "son of Piaras." Piaras is a variant of the name Piers, which itself is derived from the name Peter.
The name Mac Piarais was primarily found in the Connacht region of Ireland, particularly in County Galway. The Mac Piarais sept, or family group, belonged to the Ui Maine tribe. They were known for their warrior heritage and were often involved in conflicts with neighboring clans.
During the Gaelic revival of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Ireland, many people sought to reclaim their Gaelic heritage, including their ancestral surnames. One prominent figure associated with the surname Pearse is Patrick Pearse, a leader of the Easter Rising in 1916 and one of the signatories of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. His involvement in the Irish nationalist movement and subsequent execution by the British authorities elevated the significance of the surname Pearse in Irish history.
Today, the surname Pearse is relatively rare but can still be found among Irish descendants, particularly those with roots in County Galway and Connacht. The legacy of figures like Patrick Pearse has helped to keep the name alive and remembered in Irish history and culture.
I'm Bóru Pearse, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Pearse allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
Suitable for children from 36 months, Bóru, the Family Crest Bear is a large charming Irish teddy bear with tweed trousers, a matching flat cap and his t-shirt is personalized with your own family crest. Made with all new synthetic materials he sits 30cm / 12 in. tall (38cm / 15 in. from top to toes), has soft brown fur and features the Paddy Pals motif on his pad. Paddy Pals are loved by both children and adults with their traditional Irish attire and welcoming smile. The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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