Simos History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Portugal

Etymology of Simos

What does the name Simos mean?

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

Early Origins of the Simos family

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

Early History of the Simos family

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Simos Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Simos family

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Migration of the Simos 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 Simos (post 1700) +

Simos Simopoulos (d. 2020), Greek politician who served as Minister of infrastructure and Transport from 2010 to 2014