The surname Keyes has its roots in Ireland, where it originated from the Gaelic Ó Cadhla or Mac Cadhla. The prefix Ó signifies descendant of, while Mac indicates son of. Cadhla itself translates to attractive or graceful. Over time, as the English language became more prevalent in Ireland, the Gaelic name underwent changes in spelling and pronunciation, leading to variations like Keyes and MacKeigh.
The Keyes family was originally concentrated in County Cork and County Galway, where they were prominent members of the Gaelic nobility. They were known for their military prowess and leadership, often serving as warriors, chieftains, or local rulers. In the face of English colonization and the subsequent upheaval in Ireland, many Keyes families were dispossessed of their lands and forced to adopt anglicized versions of their names. This assimilation was an attempt to conform to English norms and retain some privileges.
As a result, many Keyes families migrated to different parts of the world, particularly the United States, during periods of Irish emigration. Today, individuals with the surname Keyes can be found across the globe, with significant populations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Despite the dispersal, many Keyes descendants continue to retain a sense of pride in their Irish heritage and maintain connections with their ancestral homeland.
I'm Bóru Keyes, 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 Keyes 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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