The surname Webb has a rich and varied history, particularly among those of Irish descent. The name traces its origins to the medieval period, when it was commonly used as a descriptive nickname for someone with strong and skillful weaving abilities. The word "web" itself derives from the Old English word "webba," meaning "weaver" or "fabric maker."
Over time, the name Webb became a hereditary surname, passed down from one generation to the next. Many Irish families adopted this surname, and it gradually spread throughout the country. Some Irish Webbs can trace their ancestry back to the Anglo-Norman settlers who arrived in Ireland in the 12th and 13th centuries. These settlers brought their surnames with them, including Webb.
As the centuries passed, the surname Webb became established in various parts of Ireland, particularly in counties such as Dublin, Kilkenny, and Tipperary. Many Irish Webbs were involved in skilled trades such as weaving, textile manufacturing, and tailoring. Others worked as merchants, farmers, or landowners.
Today, the surname Webb remains a common and recognizable Irish surname. It has also spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond, as Irish immigrants carried their ancestral name with them when they settled in new lands. The Irish heritage associated with the Webb surname continues to be celebrated and cherished by many individuals and families around the world.
I'm Bóru Webb, 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 Webb 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.
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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