The surname Sibbald is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Sibbi, meaning "victory" or "prosperity," combined with the Old English word bald, meaning "bold" or "brave." The name was originally found in the regions of Fife and Angus in Scotland.
However, there is also a lesser-known variant of the surname that has Irish roots. It is believed that some individuals bearing the surname Sibbald migrated from Scotland to Ireland during the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century. The Plantation was a deliberate policy by the English crown to settle Protestant Scottish and English colonists in Ulster, displacing the native Irish population.
Over time, the Sibbald name in Ireland became anglicized to Sibthorpe or Sibthrop, which are more commonly associated with Irish genealogy. The specific reasons for the name change are unclear, but it is likely due to the evolving pronunciation and spelling patterns in Ireland.
Today, individuals with the surname Sibbald of Irish descent can be found across Ireland and other parts of the world due to migration and global diaspora.
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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) |