SIMEON
Simeon Surname
The British surname Simeon is of biblical origins, derived from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning "hearkening" or "listening". The name is often associated with the Old Testament figure of Simeon, one of the sons of Jacob and a founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The surname Simeon is relatively rare in Britain, with most occurrences found in regions with historical connections to Jewish communities, such as London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Over time, the name has undergone various spellings and adaptations, including Simons, Simmons, and Simmonds.
Individuals bearing the surname Simeon have made contributions to a range of fields, including academia, literature, and the arts. Notable examples include the poet and playwright Charles Simeon, and the academic and feminist campaigner Josephine Elizabeth Butler.
The surname Simeon carries with it a rich history and heritage, reflective of the diverse cultural tapestry of Britain. Through its association with biblical figures and its enduring presence in British society, the surname Simeon continues to be a distinct and significant part of the country's narrative.
There are approximately 296 people named Simeon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Simeon.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Cass
- David
- Enoch
- Jason
- John
- Michael
- Olufemi
- Paul
- Raymond
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anastasia
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Eunice
- Gladys
- Helen
- Katie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Michele
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- Tanya
- Wenette
Similar and related surnames
- Simen
- Simao
- Siman
- Siemon
- Scimone
- Simens
- Siemion
- Simeen
- Simean
- Simeone
- Simeoni
- Cieman
- Cimen
- Cimini
- Cimino
- Cimmino
- Cyman
- Saaiman
- Saaman
- Saayman
- Saemian
- Sahman
- Saiman
- Saimon
- Samaan
- Samain
- Saman
- Samani
- Samann
- Samano
- Sameen
- Samen
- Samena
- Samin
- Samina
- Samine
- Samini
- Samman
- Sammann
- Sammin
- Sammon
- Samon
- Samoon
- Samyn
- Saumon
- Sawman
- Sayman
- Seaman
- Seamane
- Seamen
- Seamman
- Seammen
- Seamon
- Seeman
- Seemann
- Sehmann
- Seimann
- Seimon
- Semaan
- Semain
- Semaine
- Seman
- Semana
- Semane
- Semen
- Semien
- Semin
- Semina
- Semini
- Semino
- Semmon
- Semon
- Semone
- Seoman
- Sewman
- Seyman
- Seymen
- Seymon
- Seymone
- Siemann
- Siemen
- Simane
- Simani
- Simeons
- Simeou
- Simeson
- Simhon
- Simian
- Simiene
- Simin
- Simina
- Simion
- Simione
- Simioni
- Simman
- Simmen
- Simmon
- Simmonds
- Simmone
- Simmons
- Simn
- Simon
- Simona
- Simone
- Simoneau
- Simoni
- Simonne
- Simonneau
- Simons
- Simony
- Sioman
- Smane
- Smania
- Smin
- Smuin
- Soman
- Somani
- Somen
- Somon
- Sooman
- Soumano
- Sowman
- Suman
- Sumana
- Sumen
- Summan
- Summon
- Sumon
- Sumun
- Syman
- Symen
- Symeon
- Symmin
- Symmon
- Symmonds
- Symn
- Symon
- Symonds
- Symone
- Symons
- Szeman
- Szuman
- Szyman
- Szymon
- Wyseman
- Wysman
- Zaayman
- Zaman
- Zamani
- Zamin
- Zeeman
- Zeman
- Zieman
- Ziemann
- Ziemian
- Ziman
- Zimani
- Zimin
- Zimina
- Zimna
- Zimon
- Zzaman
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.