Simoes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Portugal

Etymology of Simoes

What does the name Simoes mean?

The Portuguese surname Simoes is of patronymic origin, as it is derived from the personal name of the father of the original bearer of the name. The surname Simoes 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 Simoes signifies "son or descendant of Simao."

Early Origins of the Simoes family

The surname Simoes was first found in Portugal, where the family held their ancestral seat for centuries.

Early History of the Simoes family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Simoes research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1438 is included under the topic Early Simoes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Simoes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Simoa, Simo, Simoe and others.

Early Notables of the Simoes family

Gil Simoes Vilarinho, lord of the house of Duarte

Simoes Ranking

the United States, the name Simoes is the 17,138^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Simoes is ranked the 1,543^rd most popular surname with an estimated 3,841 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Simoes family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jose Simo Borell who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1860.

Contemporary Notables of the name Simoes (post 1700) +

JP Simões (b. 1970), Portuguese singer and musician
José Simões (b. 1913), Portuguese footballer
Jaime Daniel Melão Simões (b. 1989), Portuguese footballer
Hugo Simões (b. 1986), Portuguese footballer
Francisco Simões (b. 1946), Portuguese sculptor and artist
Eduardo Simões (b. 1982), Portuguese footballer
Carlos Simões (b. 1951), Portuguese footballer
Bruno Simões (1971-2012), Portuguese actor
António Simões (b. 1943), Portuguese footballer and coach
... (Another 8 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/