Simo History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Portuguese surname Simo is of patronymic origin, as it is derived from the personal name of the father of the original bearer of the name. The surname Simo is derived from the Portuguese personal Simao, which in turn is derived from the Hebrew personal name "Shim'on" meaning "to hearken." Thus, the surname Simo signifies "son or descendant of Simao." Early Origins of the Simo familyThe surname Simo was first found in Portugal, where the family held their ancestral seat for centuries. Early History of the Simo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Simo research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1438 is included under the topic Early Simo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Simo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Simoa, Simo, Simoe and others. Early Notables of the Simo familyProminent members of the family include
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