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Etymology of Siméon

What does the name Siméon mean?

The name Siméon 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 Siméon 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 Siméon family

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

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Siméon 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 Siméon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Siméon Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Siméon family

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 early treatise on cryptography; Giovanni Simone, Lord of the Manor...
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Siméon Ranking

In the United States, the name Siméon is the 16,344th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Siméon is ranked the 2,253rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,848 people with that name. 2


Siméon migration to the United States +



Siméon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joseph Simeon, aged 38, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1846 3
  • Feliz Eugene Simeon, who arrived in Texas in 1850-1906 3
  • Seth, Simeon Jr., who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1851 3
  • Mathias Simeon, who arrived in Texas in 1851 3
  • Mathis Simeon, who landed in Texas in 1851 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Siméon (post 1700) +

  • Silvano Simeon (1945-2010), Italian discus thrower
  • Sir John Simeon (b. 1895), 4th Baronet, Member of Parliament for Southampton
  • Sir John Simeon (1756-1824), 1st Baronet, British politician, Member of Parliament for Reading (1797–1802) and (1806–1818), son of Richard Simeon of Reading, and brother of Charles Simeon
  • Charles Simeon (1759-1836), English evangelical clergyman, the fourth son of Richard Simeon (d. 1784) of Reading
  • Sir Richard Godin Simeon (1784-1854), 2nd Baronet, English Liberal Party politician, Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight (1832-1837)
  • Sir John Simeon (1815-1870), 3rd Baronet, British politician and naval officer
  • Eric Joseph Simeon (1918-2007), Indian school educationalist
  • David Simeon (b. 1943), British actor
  • Captain Charles Simeon (1816-1867), English settler, one of the members of the Canterbury Association who emigrated to Canterbury in New Zealand in 1851


The Siméon 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. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  3. 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)


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