The Simmons Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Simmons, its origins in England, and the story behind a Simmons family crest.
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Origin of the Simmons name
Simmons is an English patronymic meaning "son of Simon", from the Hebrew name Shimon, "hearkening". Medieval Simon was also written Simond, which explains the double m and the variants Simmonds and Symonds. The surname is common in southern England and among Americans, especially in the South.
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Simmons name FAQ
What does the Simmons name mean?
Son of Simon. Common variants include Simmonds, Symonds, Simons.
Where does the Simmons surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Simmons coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Simmons crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Simmons coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.