The surname Harrison is of English origin, meaning "son of Harry." The name Harry itself is a medieval form of Henry, which was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century. Although Harrison is primarily an English surname, it was also adopted in Ireland.
In the case of Irish Harrisons, the name can be of multiple origins. Firstly, it may have been brought to Ireland by English or Scottish settlers during the periods of colonization, particularly during the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century. These settlers would have carried their surname with them, and over time, some of their descendants would become part of the Irish population.
Secondly, some Irish Harrisons may have adopted the surname as an Anglicization of native Gaelic names. A likely candidate for this is the Gaelic surname Ó hEarchadha, which was sometimes Anglicized as Harrison. Ó hEarchadha itself means "descendant of Earchadh," a personal name meaning "stout, strong."
Therefore, Irish Harrisons may have both Gaelic Irish ancestry that was Anglicized over time or ancestry that traces back to British settlers who moved to Ireland during various periods of migration and colonization. The use of surnames in Ireland became more common under British rule, when English-style surnames were often recorded in place of traditional Gaelic names.
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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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