The surname Hewson, particularly of Irish descent, has its etymological roots in the early medieval era. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic personal name "Aodh," which means "fire" and was a common given name in Gaelic culture, often attributed to the ancient Celtic god of the underworld and later, with the advent of Christianity, adapted to "Hugh" in English. The "son" suffix was a typical way of forming surnames, indicating "son of Hugh."
The Hewson family name likely originated in the province of Ulster in the north of Ireland, where the name was spread and became well-established. This area had close ties with Scotland, and there was considerable movement between the two regions, which also influenced the occurrence of similar surnames across the Irish Sea. Over time, as Irish families emigrated due to various reasons including the Great Famine in the 19th century, the name Hewson dispersed to other countries, notably England, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Within Ireland and amongst the diaspora, individuals with the surname Hewson have contributed significantly to various fields such as the arts, politics, and academia. One of the most well-known contemporary figures bearing this surname is Paul David Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, the lead vocalist of the Irish rock band U2. His international fame has brought contemporary attention to the surname, highlighting its Irish heritage on a global platform.
I'm Bóru Hewson, the Family Crest Bear and a custodian of Irish heritage who oversees a grand and expansive library of Irish names. My library is a treasure of family history, cataloguing thousands of surnames, including a special collection of over 2,500 names from Irish and Celtic origins.
We invite you to search this extraordinary library, a realm where each name tells a story. Embark on an engaging journey to uncover your family name hidden within these vast archives. In a distinctive and personalized offering, Bóru Hewson allows you to immortalise your family's name and crest on his t-shirt, transforming it into a proud emblem of your family history.
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.
Dispatched from County Down, Northern Ireland, Paddy Pals bears are delivered worldwide for FREE!
Standard Free Shipping - Airmail. Delivered in approx. 7-9 working days (Faster
shipping options also available when checking out).
In the unlikely event you are not satisfied with your purchase we offer a 30 days full money back guarantee.
Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
---|---|
Colour | Brown |
Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
Cleaning | Hand wash only |
Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
---|---|
EAN | 5055374500149 |
Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |