The surname Bringhurst has its origins in Ireland, specifically in County Limerick. It is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name "Ó Bruacháin," which means "descendant of Bruachán." The name Bruachán is derived from the word "bruach," which means "bank" or "margin" in Gaelic. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were likely associated with a location near a bank or margin of a river. The Bringhurst family can be traced back to the early medieval period in Ireland. They were originally part of the Uí Fiachrach dynasty, which was one of the ancient royal families of Ireland. The Uí Fiachrach ruled over the western provinces of Ireland, including County Limerick. During the 17th and 18th centuries, many Irish families, including the Bringhursts, faced significant challenges due to political and social changes in Ireland. These challenges, such as the Penal Laws and the Great Famine, led to mass emigration from Ireland to other parts of the world, including the United States. As a result, many Bringhursts migrated to the United States, particularly to states like Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Over time, the surname spread and became established in these regions. Today, there are still individuals with the surname Bringhurst who can trace their ancestry back to Ireland. They take pride in their Irish heritage and continue to celebrate their roots through family traditions and connections to their Irish ancestors.
I'm Bóru Bringhurst, 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 Bringhurst 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) |