The surnames Hearon or Hearn are anglicized versions of the Irish surname "Ó hEacháin," which has its origins in Gaelic culture. The prefix "Ó" signifies "descendant of," and "Eacháin" is a diminutive of the word "each," meaning "horse." Therefore, the name traditionally means "descendant of the little horse" or "descendant of the horseman," which could imply a connection to a family of skilled horse riders or breeders.
The Ó hEacháin family is believed to have originally hailed from the counties of Tipperary and Waterford in the province of Munster, Ireland. Over time, Irish surnames were often altered to sound more English, especially during the period of English rule in Ireland, which led to various phonetic spellings such as Hearon and Hearn.
The migration of Irish families during the 19th and 20th centuries, due to events like the Great Famine, also contributed to the spread of Irish surnames around the world. Many Irish people emigrated to countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, where the spelling and pronunciation of their surnames were further adapted to fit the local languages and customs. As a result, the surnames Hearon and Hearn can be found in various diasporic Irish communities across the globe.
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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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