The history of the surname Wayland, specifically of Irish descent, can be traced back to ancient times. The name Wayland is derived from the Old English personal name Weland, which means "stranger" or "foreigner." It is believed that the name was brought to Ireland by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age.
During this period, the Vikings established settlements and trading routes throughout Ireland, leaving a lasting impact on the country's culture and language. It is likely that the surname Wayland originated from a Viking individual who settled in Ireland and adopted the local Irish naming customs.
Over time, the name Wayland was anglicized and variations such as Whelan, Phelan, and O'Phelan emerged. These variations often denoted regional or clan affiliations within Ireland. The Wayland surname became particularly prominent in counties such as Waterford, Tipperary, and Kilkenny, where Viking settlements were concentrated.
As time went on, many individuals bearing the Wayland surname emigrated from Ireland to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Today, descendants of those early Irish Waylands can be found all around the globe, proudly carrying on their ancestral name and heritage.
I'm Bóru Wayland, 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 Wayland 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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