Simon Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Simon Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Simon family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 84
Agricultural Labourer 70
Independent 70
Farmer 48
Male Servant 35
Tailor 20
Shoe Maker 19
Dress Maker 17
Collier 14
Labourer 13
Carpenter 11
Smith 8
Blacksmith 7
Pauper 7
Weaver 7
Miner 7
Publican 7
Mason 6
Journeyman 6
Clerk 5
Milliner 5
Lead Miner 5
Independant 4
Servant 4
Hawker 4

Simon Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Seaman 50% 19,944
2 Simon 100% 17,945
3 Osman 40% 7,201
4 Simmon 83% 4,648
5 Seamen 50% 733
6 Simeon 83% 677
7 Oseman 50% 652
8 Asman 40% 575
9 Semon 80% 454
10 Seman 60% 376
11 Seamon 67% 356
12 Soman 60% 302
13 Osmon 60% 272
14 Seeman 50% 268
15 Samon 80% 209
16 Samain 50% 120
17 Siman 80% 113
18 Easman 33% 110

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The surname Simon is the 2nd most popular variant of Seaman.

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