Simpsons: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Genealogists group Simpsons with Simpson.

Taken at its root, Simpsons points to “Son of Sim (Simon)”. The extra ending in Simpsons is patronymic: it identified a person as belonging to Simpson's family. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Simson, Sympson and Simison.

Heraldry and the Simpsons name

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

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