Simons Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Simon surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Family name meaning

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Simons is usually a form of Simon. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “He has heard" (Hebrew)”.

How the spelling arose

The extra “s” in Simons is a spelling habit rather than a different name. You may also find the name written Simonet, Simonin and Siméon.

Research your Simons family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.