The surname McKeown is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eoghan, meaning "son of Eoghan." Eoghan is a given name of ancient Irish origin, which means "youth." The surname McKeown is predominantly found among people of Irish descent. In ancient Ireland, surnames were not commonly used. Instead, people were identified by their given names along with their father's name. Over time, the practice of using surnames became more common, and names like McKeown began to emerge. The McKeown surname is primarily associated with County Down in Northern Ireland. The name has also spread to other parts of Ireland and even to other countries where Irish immigrants settled, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. Like many Irish surnames, the McKeown name can have variations in spelling, such as MacKeown or McKown. These variations can be attributed to differences in pronunciation and regional dialects. The name may also have undergone changes during the process of Anglicization, where Irish names were adapted to the English language. Today, individuals with the surname McKeown can trace their ancestry back to the ancient Irish clans and families who carried the name. Many people with this surname take pride in their Irish heritage and continue to cherish and preserve their cultural roots.
I'm Bóru McKeown, 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 McKeown 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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