The history of the surname Hull, particularly of Irish descent, can be traced back to ancient times. The surname Hull is derived from the Gaelic name "MacUill," meaning "son of Uilliam," which is the Irish form of William. It is believed that the Hull family originated in Ireland and spread to other parts of the world over time.
During the early medieval period, Ireland was predominantly Gaelic-speaking, and surnames were typically derived from patronymics, which indicated a person's descent from their father or an ancestor. Thus, the surname MacUill, later anglicized to Hull, would have indicated that an individual was the son of someone named Uilliam.
As the centuries passed, many Irish families with the surname Hull migrated to other countries, particularly during times of political unrest and economic hardship. These emigrations led to the dispersal of the Hull surname to places like England, Scotland, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Today, people with the surname Hull can be found all over the world, with a significant concentration in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Many individuals with the surname Hull continue to embrace and celebrate their Irish heritage, keeping alive the history and legacy of their ancestors.
I'm Bóru Hull, 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 Hull 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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