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![Show Contents]() Simien History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Simien 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 Simien 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 Simien familyThe surname Simien was first found in Trapani, anciently Drepanum, Sicily. Bearers of Simien 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 Simien familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Simien 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 Simien History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Simien Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Simone, Simonelli, Simonetti, Simoni, Simioni, Desimone and many more. Early Notables of the Simien 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...
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 Simien migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Simien Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Justyna Simien, aged 21, originally from Lowczyce, Austria, who arrived in New York in 1911 aboard the ship "Cleveland" from Hamburg, Germany 1
- Flores Simien, aged 24, who arrived in New York in 1923 aboard the ship "Kroonland" from Havana, Cuba 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Simien (post 1700) | + |
- Tracy Anthony Simien (b. 1967), former professional American football linebacker
- Terrance Simien (b. 1965), American zydeco musician, vocalist and song writer
- Wayne Anthony Simien Jr. (b. 1983), American former professional basketball player
- Jean-Louis Simien, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 2
- William Simien (b. 1973), Canadian professional ice hockey player
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.
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Simien migration to the United States 
