Symons Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Symons 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 forename '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

Symons Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Symons family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 113
Female Servant 102
Independent 91
Farmer 70
Male Servant 40
Labourer 34
Carpenter 24
Ag Labourer 23
Shoe Maker 19
Tin Miner 17
Copper Miner 16
Dress Maker 14
Miner 14
Sawyer 11
Servant 9
Apprentice 9
Tailor 9
Independant 9
Publican 9
Miner Copper 7
Yeoman 7
Weaver 7
Pupil 6
Blacksmith 6
Mariner 6

Symons Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Symons 100% 29,771
2 Symmons 86% 2,428
3 Seymons 86% 381
4 Simmens 57% 244

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