The surname Tarpley has its roots in Ireland and is believed to have originated from the Gaelic name O'Torapaidh or O'Tarpaigh. The prefix O' indicates "descendant of", while Torapaidh or Tarpaigh is thought to derive from the word "tairbhe," meaning "profit" or "advantage." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was prosperous or beneficial to their community.
The Tarpley name began to be Anglicized during the 17th century when English authorities sought to standardize Irish names. The Gaelic prefixes were often dropped, and the O' was often changed to Mac, meaning "son of". This led to variations like MacTarpley or McTarpley.
Over time, the Tarpley family spread throughout Ireland, with concentrations in counties like Cork, Kerry, and Limerick. However, like many Irish families, the Tarpleys faced challenges during the Great Famine of the mid-19th century. This catastrophic event caused widespread suffering and prompted many Irish families, including some Tarpleys, to emigrate to other countries in search of a better life.
Today, many individuals with the surname Tarpley can be found in countries like the United States, where Irish immigrants settled in significant numbers. The name Tarpley continues to carry a sense of Irish heritage and represents the resilience and determination of those who bore it.
I'm Bóru Tarpley, 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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