Simmons Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Simmons Name Meaning: A Medieval name meaning 'son of simon'. Simon is believed to mean to'hearken' or to 'listen'. May have also been of Norman derivation from the foremand 'Simund' meaning 'victory' and 'protection'.

A surname taken from the father's forename in this case Simon or a varient of it. May have also been given to someone 'victorious' or who offered 'protection' as a nickname or after their occupation.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Simmons Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Simmons family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,023
Agricultural Labourer 419
House Servant 176
Labourer 131
At Home 97
Servant 94
Farm Labourer 78
Dress Maker 74
Laundress 61
Ag Lab 46
Annuitant 43
Coal Miner 40
General Servant 38
Carpenter 38
Pauper 36
Tailor 33
House Keeper 29
Straw Plaiter 29
Cook 29
Shoe Maker 29
Miner 28
Errand Boy 26
Gardener 26
Lace Maker 24
House Maid 24

Simmons Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Simmons 100% 89,127
2 Simons 86% 30,412
3 Sammons 86% 5,541
4 Summons 86% 3,030
5 Semmens 71% 1,494
6 Simmins 86% 1,027
7 Semmons 86% 630
8 Simmans 86% 591
9 Simmens 86% 244
10 Simmions 88% 127
11 Sommons 86% 110

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The surname Simmons is the most popular version of all its varients

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