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![Show Contents]() Simini Surname History
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The name Simini originated from the personal name Simon, itself a derivative of the Hebrew name "Sim'on," from the verb "sama" meaning "to listen." Thus, the name Simini means "God has listened," referring to the gratitude of the parents who, having wished for a child, had their prayers answered. Early Origins of the Simini familyThe surname Simini was first found in Trapani, anciently Drepanum, Sicily. Bearers of Simini or one of its spelling variations have been found throughout southern Italy, but particularly on the island of Sicily, and in the region of Campania. Early History of the Simini familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Simini research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1346, 1358, 1410, 1480, 1506, 1522, 1554, 1605, 1650 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Simini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Simini Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Simone, Simonelli, Simonetti, Simoni, Simioni, Desimone and many more. Early Notables of the Simini familyProminent among bearers of this surname in early times was Puccio di Simone (fl. 1346-1358), an Italian Gothic painter, active in Florence; Francesco (Cicco) Simonetta (1410-1480), an Italian Renaissance statesman remembered for composing an...
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Simini Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Simini familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: M. Simone, who arrived in Pennsylvania, sometime in the late 19th century, Giuseppe DeSimone, who arrived in New York in 1882 onboard the Orsola and Amalia DeSimone, a 19 year old girl who arrived in New York in 1888 on board the SS Letimbro..
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