Simonetta History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Simonetta

What does the name Simonetta mean?

The name Simonetta 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 Simonetta 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 Simonetta family

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

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

Simonetta Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Simonetta family

Francesco (Cicco) Simonetta (1410-1480), an Italian Renaissance statesman remembered for composing an early treatise on cryptography

Migration of the Simonetta family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: M. Simone, who arrived in Pennsylvania, sometime in the late 19th century, Giuseppe DeSimone, who arrived in New York in 1882 onboard the Orsola and Amalia DeSimone, a 19 year old girl who arrived in New York in 1888 on board the SS Letimbro..

Contemporary Notables of the name Simonetta (post 1700) +

Simonetta Stefanelli (1954-2006), Italian actress

The Simonetta 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.