Show ContentsSimoneau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Simoneau 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 Simoneau 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 Simoneau family

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

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Simoneau Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Simoneau family

Prominent 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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Simoneau World Ranking

In the United States, the name Simoneau is the 8,349th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Simoneau is ranked the 408th most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Simoneau is the 6,245th popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 3


United States Simoneau migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Simoneau Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Louis Simoneau, aged 46, who settled in America from Paris, France, in 1913
  • Prosper Simoneau, who immigrated to the United States, in 1919
  • Edouard Simoneau, aged 25, who settled in America, in 1919
  • George Simoneau, aged 43, who landed in America, in 1920
  • George C. Simoneau, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States, in 1921
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Canada Simoneau migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Simoneau Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Simon-René Simoneau, who married Jeanne Moreau, daughter of Jean and Anne, in Quebec in 1698 4
Simoneau Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • René Simoneau, son of René and Jeanne, who married Françoise-Geneviève Lambert, daughter of Jean-Aubin and Marie-Anne, in Saint-Nicolas, Quebec on 4th February 1727 4
  • Jean-Baptiste Simoneau, son of René and Jeanne, who married Marie-Anne Vermet, daughter of Robert and Marie-Madeleine, in Berthier, Quebec on 24th November 1727 4
  • Pierre Simoneau, son of René and Jeanne, who married Angélique Boilodeau, daughter of Antoine and Angélique, in Berthier, Quebec on 25th October 1735 4
  • Michel Simoneau, son of René and Jeanne, who married Angélique Renaud, daughter of Pierre and Marie, in Saint-Nicolas, Quebec on 7th January 1737 4
  • Charles Simoneau, son of René and Jeanne, who married Marguerite Vermet, daughter of Robert and Marguerite, in Berthier, Quebec on 18th January 1740 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Simoneau (post 1700) +

  • Edward Thomas Simoneau (b. 1890), American politician, Mayor of Marlborough, Massachusetts
  • Daniel Owen "Dan" Simoneau (1959-1982), American cross country skier who competed at the 1982 and 1984 Winter Olympics
  • Léopold Simoneau CC CQ (1916-2006), French-Canadian lyric tenor, first recipient of the Calixa-Lavallée Award
  • Yves Simoneau (b. 1955), Canadian film and television director


The Simoneau 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.


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. "The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
  3. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  4. Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.


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