The surname Hamill has its origins in Ireland, where it is predominantly found among people of Irish descent. The name is an anglicized version of the Gaelic surname Ó hÁdhmaill, meaning descendant of Ádhmaill.
The Ó hÁdhmaill clan was originally associated with County Armagh in Northern Ireland. They were part of the larger Uí Nialláin dynasty, which traced its ancestry back to Niall of the Nine Hostages, a legendary High King of Ireland. Over time, the Ó hÁdhmaill family spread to other parts of Ireland, including Counties Down and Antrim.
During the period of English colonization and Anglicization in Ireland, many Irish surnames underwent anglicization to make them easier for English speakers to pronounce and spell. The Ó hÁdhmaill surname underwent this transformation and became Hamill.
The Hamill surname can be found in various locations across Ireland and, as a result of emigration, in other parts of the world as well. Many Hamills emigrated to countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, individuals with the surname Hamill can be found throughout the Irish diaspora, proudly carrying their Irish heritage with them.
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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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