The surname Winthrop, of Irish descent, has a rich and fascinating history. The name has its origins in the Old English word "winthrop," meaning "friend's village" or "friendly settlement." This surname can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, when the Winthrop family resided in various villages and settlements across Ireland.
The first recorded instance of the Winthrop surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which listed several individuals with this name in different parts of Ireland. Over the centuries, the Winthrop family grew in prominence and spread to different regions of the country. They were known for their contributions to various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts.
During the Great Famine of the mid-19th century, many Irish families, including the Winthrops, emigrated to the United States in search of better opportunities. As they settled in America, they brought their surname with them, contributing to the cultural and ethnic diversity of the country.
Today, the name Winthrop is still present in both Ireland and the United States, where descendants of the Irish Winthrops continue to carry on their family legacy.
I'm Bóru Winthrop, 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 Winthrop 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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