| ![Show Contents]() Simonis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of SimonisWhat does the name Simonis mean? The name Simonis 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 Simonis 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 Simonis familyThe surname Simonis was first found in Trapani, anciently Drepanum, Sicily. Bearers of Simonis 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 Simonis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Simonis 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 Simonis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Simonis Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Simone, Simonelli, Simonetti, Simoni, Simioni, Desimone and many more. Early Notables of the Simonis familyPuccio 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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Simonis Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Hermannus Simonis, who landed in New York in 1709-1710 1
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.
- 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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