The surname Cant has an interesting history, particularly in the context of Irish descent. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "caint," which means "talk" or "speech." The earliest records of the surname date back to medieval Ireland, where it was primarily found in County Cork and County Kerry.
During this time, surnames were not as fixed as they are today, and individuals often adopted different surnames based on their occupation, nickname, or the name of their father. It is believed that the surname Cant may have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their storytelling or rhetoric skills.
As Ireland went through periods of English colonization and Anglicization, many Irish surnames, including Cant, were anglicized. This involved translating the original Gaelic forms into English equivalents. In the case of Cant, variations such as Canty and Cantin emerged.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, many individuals with the surname Cant emigrated from Ireland to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This was often due to economic hardship and the Great Famine. Today, descendants of Irish immigrants with the surname Cant can be found in numerous countries around the world, carrying on their ancestral name and heritage.
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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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