The surname Fisher originates from the Middle English word fischer or fysher, which was derived from the Old English fiscere. As the name suggests, it was initially an occupational surname given to those who worked as fishermen or fishmongers.
In the case of Irish descent, the surname Fisher can be traced back to the influx of English and Scottish settlers who arrived in Ireland during the plantation era in the 16th and 17th centuries. Many of these settlers brought their surnames with them, including Fisher. These individuals, often Protestant, were granted land confiscated from Irish Catholics and were encouraged to establish fishing industries to bolster economic growth. As a result, the surname Fisher became associated with these English and Scottish settlers and their descendants in Ireland.
Over time, the surname Fisher spread throughout Ireland, with families adopting the name for various reasons, including intermarriage with English or Scottish settlers or even anglicization of Irish surnames. Today, individuals with the surname Fisher of Irish descent can be found across the country, though the concentration may be higher in areas with historical English and Scottish settlements, such as Ulster.
I'm Bóru Fisher, 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 Fisher 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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