The surname Blake is of English origin and was introduced to Ireland by the Normans in the 12th century. Initially, the Blake family settled in Connacht where they became one of the Tribes of Galway, a collection of merchant families who dominated the political, commercial, and social life of the city of Galway in the west of Ireland from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
However, the Blake surname in Ireland is not always of English origin. It is also an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Bláthmhaic, which means descendant of Bláthmhac. This surname originated in the province of Ulster in the north of Ireland. Over the years, due to the phonetic similarities and the influence of the Norman-English Blake family, Ó Bláthmhaic was generally anglicized to Blake.
The Blakes of Connacht were a prolific and influential family. They held several high-ranking positions, including mayoralties and parliamentary seats. Many notable figures have carried the Blake surname throughout history, including several writers, politicians, and sportspeople. Today, the Blake surname is common throughout Ireland and is particularly associated with County Galway.
I'm Bóru Blake, 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.
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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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