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Origins Available: English, Scottish Where did the English Simson family come from? What is the English Simson family crest and coat of arms? When did the Simson family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Simson family history? It was among those Anglo-Saxon tribes that once ruled over Britain that the name Simson was formed. The name was derived from the baptismal name Simon, which was originally derived from the Hebrew word Shimeon meaning obedience. In the religious naming tradition surnames were bestowed in honor of religious figures or church officials. In Europe, the Christian Church was one of the most powerful influences on the formation of given names. Personal names derived from the names of saints, apostles, biblical figures, and missionaries are widespread in most European countries. In the Middle Ages, they became increasingly popular because people believed that the souls of the deceased continued to be involved in this world. They named their children after saints in the hope that the child would be blessed or protected by the saint. Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Simson include Simpson, Simson, Simsoun, Symson, Symsoun and many more. First found in Buckinghamshire where they held a family seat from ancient times. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Simson research. Another 356 words(25 lines of text) covering the years 1050, 1405, and 1500 are included under the topic Early Simson History in all our PDF Extended History products. More information is included under the topic Early Simson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Simson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 143 words(10 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Simson were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Simson Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
Simson Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
Simson Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
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: Nil desperandum Motto Translation: Never despairing.
The Simson Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Simson Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 13 April 2012 at 08:07. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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