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
Scholar 488
Agricultural Labourer 77
Copper Miner 43
House Servant 35
Dress Maker 29
Labourer 29
Tin Miner 29
Carpenter 27
Miner 23
Wife Of Above 21
Butcher 18
Mason 16
Carter 16
Blacksmith 15
House Keeper 15
Miner's Wife 14
Servant 14
Laundress 13
Farmer's Wife 13
Lead Miner 13
Farmer's Daughter 12
Farmer's Son 12
Fisher Man 12
Stone Mason 11
Tin Dresser 11

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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