The surname Lake has its origins in Ireland and is derived from the Gaelic word "Laighin," which means "descendant of Laighean." The Laighean were a prominent ancient Irish tribe who inhabited the province of Leinster.
The name first appeared in written records in the 11th century and was initially spelled as "de Lake," indicating a person from the region of Lake in County Westmeath. Over time, the prefix "de" was dropped, and the name became simply "Lake."
During the medieval period, the Lake family expanded and became established in various parts of Ireland. They were often landowners and played significant roles in local communities.
With the arrival of British colonization in Ireland, many Irish families faced challenges and, in some cases, changed their surnames to blend into English society. The Lake family, however, managed to maintain their name.
In later centuries, members of the Lake family migrated to other countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as part of the Irish diaspora. Today, descendants of the Lake family can be found worldwide, with many still proudly acknowledging their Irish heritage.
I'm Bóru Lake, 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 Lake 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) |