The surname Bond has a long and complex history, with origins in both England and Ireland. In the case of Irish descent, the surname Bond is believed to have originated from the Gaelic name O'Beollain, meaning descendant of Beollan. The O'Beollain family were a sept of the powerful O'Byrne clan, who were originally located in County Wicklow in the east of Ireland.
The O'Byrne clan were known for their resistance to English rule and were involved in numerous conflicts with the English throughout the medieval period. As a result, many members of the O'Beollain family were forced to flee their ancestral lands and settle in other parts of Ireland, and even emigrate to other countries.
Over time, the O'Beollain name was anglicized to Bond, and many of the descendants of the O'Beollain family adopted this as their surname. As a result, the surname Bond is now found throughout Ireland, with a particular concentration in the east of the country.
In more recent times, many people with the surname Bond have emigrated from Ireland to places such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, spreading the name even further afield. Today, the surname Bond is a common and well-recognized name of Irish origin.
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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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