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.
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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.
Seolta ó Chontae an Dúin, Tuaisceart Éireann, déantar béir Paddy Pals a sheachadadh ar fud an domhain saor in aisce!
Loingseoireacht Chaighdeánach Saor in Aisce - Airmail. Seachadadh i thart ar 7-9 lá oibre (Níos tapúla
roghanna loingseoireachta ar fáil freisin agus tú ag seiceáil amach).
Sa chás nach dócha nach bhfuil tú sásta le do cheannach cuirimid ráthaíocht iomlán airgid 30 lá ar fáil.
| Ábhair | Snáithínlíonadh poileistear. Cúr polúireatán |
|---|---|
| Dath | Brown |
| Aois | Oiriúnach do pháistí ó 36 mhí |
| Glanadh | Nigh láimhe amháin |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Meáchan | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Airde | 30cm (11.8 orlach) |
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