Simonet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Italy

The name Simonet 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 Simonet 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 Simonet family

The surname Simonet was first found in Trapani, anciently Drepanum, Sicily. Bearers of Simonet 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 Simonet family

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Simonet Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Simone, Simonelli, Simonetti, Simoni, Simioni, Desimone and many more.

Early Notables of the Simonet family

Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was

Francesco (Cicco) Simonetta (1410-1480), an Italian Renaissance statesman remembered for composing an early treatise on cryptography

Simonet Ranking

In France, the name Simonet is the 1,277^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,420 people with that name. 1

Simonet migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Simonet Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jean Simonet, aged 21, who landed in Louisiana in 1720 2
Joseph Simonet, who arrived in Maryland in 1763 2
Rene Simonet, who landed in Maryland in 1763 2
Jacques Simonet, who arrived in Maryland in 1763 2

Simonet migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Simonet Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Jacque Simonet, who landed in Canada in 1737

Contemporary Notables of the name Simonet (post 1700) +

François Simonet de Coulmier (1741-1818), French Catholic priest
Enrique Simonet Lombardo (1866-1927), Spanish painter
Jacques André Simonet (b. 1941), birth name of Jacques Perrin, a French actor and filmmaker
Jacques Simonet (1963-2007), Belgian politician, Minister-President of Brussels in 2004
Henri François Simonet (1931-1996), Belgian politician, European Commissioner for Taxation and Energy (1973-1977)
Francisco Javier Simonet (1829-1897), Spanish historian, lexicographer
Denis Simonet (b. 1985), Swiss politician, the first president of the Pirate Party Switzerland (PPS)

The Simonet Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Unguibus armatus in hostem
Motto Translation: Armed Against The Enemy.

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)