Simson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Simson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Simson family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 54
Agricultural Labourer 38
Independent 30
Labourer 24
Male Servant 22
Farmer 12
Shoe Maker 12
Carpenter 6
Tailor 6
Labourer Daughter 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Ag Labourer 5
Collier 5
Blacksmith 5
Clerk 5
Coal Miner 4
Butcher 4
Potter 4
Lace Maker 3
Brick Layer 3
Wheelwright 3
Plumber 3
Frame Work Knitter 3
Mason 3
Apprentice 3

Simson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Samson 83% 13,422
2 Simson 100% 8,161
3 Sumsion 71% 719
4 Simmson 86% 191
5 Simeson 86% 106

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The surname Simson is the 2nd most popular variant of Samson.

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