The surname Hume, of Irish descent, has a rich and intriguing history. The Hume lineage is traced back to the O'Cuiv, a Gaelic sept originally from the county of Waterford. After the 12th century Anglo-Norman invasion, the sept migrated to County Clare and Galway, where their Gaelic name was anglicized to Quive, and later evolved into Hume.
The change in the surname is believed to have been influenced by the Scottish border clan 'Home', pronounced as Hume, who settled in Ulster during the Plantation in the 17th century. The Scottish clan had a strong influence in the region, and local families may have adopted the name to denote their allegiance or association with them.
Despite the anglicization of their names, the Hume families maintained their Gaelic traditions. Today, the surname Hume is widely spread across Ireland, particularly in Ulster and Connacht, bearing the historical testament of Gaelic survival against Norman and later, English influences.
Contrary to the violent history of many Irish surnames, the Humes are noted for their contributions to arts, politics, and theology rather than military exploits, reinforcing the Irish tradition of scholarship and intellectual prowess.
I'm Bóru Hume, 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 Hume 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.
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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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