The surname Elwood is of Irish origin and has a long history dating back to ancient Gaelic times. The name is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Easbuig, which translates to son of the bishop's servant. The original bearer of the name was likely a member of the clergy or worked in a church, serving a bishop.
The name first appeared in records in Ireland in the 17th century, and is most commonly found in the province of Connacht. Over time, the name Mac Giolla Easbuig evolved into the modern surname Elwood. Many Irish families with this surname can trace their roots back to the western counties of Mayo, Roscommon, and Galway.
The Elwood family played a prominent role in Irish history, with several notable individuals bearing the surname. One such figure was Thomas Elwood, a Quaker who was a close friend and disciple of the English writer John Milton.
The Elwood surname also spread to other parts of the world, particularly to the United States and Canada, as a result of Irish immigration during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the name Elwood is still found in Ireland, as well as in countries with large Irish diaspora populations.
I'm Bóru Elwood, 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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