SIMONDS
Simonds
Simonds is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the southern parts of England. The name is derived from the given name "Sim(o)n", which itself is a variant of the name "Simon". Variants of the name include Simons, Simmons, and Simmonds.
The Simonds family can trace its roots back to medieval times, with records showing individuals bearing the surname as far back as the 13th century in England. The name is believed to have Norman origins, introduced following the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Simonds surname have been involved in a variety of professions and activities, from agricultural workers to tradesmen and professionals. The name has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, owing to migration and dispersal of families.
One notable bearer of the Simonds surname is Henry Simonds (1773–1865), an English brewer who founded the H & G Simonds Brewery in Reading, Berkshire, in 1785. The brewery, known for its ales and beers, became a prominent establishment in the area and contributed to the local economy.
The Simonds surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the rich history and heritage of England. Today, individuals with the surname Simonds can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, maintaining their connection to their ancestral roots.
There are approximately 848 people named Simonds in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,409th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Simonds.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Brian
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Jane
- Karen
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Sylvie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Sammonds
- Samonds
- Semmonds
- Seymonds
- Shimmonds
- Simcock
- Simcox
- Simes
- Simkin
- Simkins
- Simmance
- Simminds
- Simmond
- Simmonds
- Simmone
- Simmones
- Simmons
- Simmonte
- Simmunds
- Simon
- Simond
- Simondson
- Simone
- Simones
- Simonides
- Simonidis
- Simonis
- Simonne
- Simons
- Simonson
- Simonsz
- Sinmonds
- Sommonds
- Summonds
- Symmond
- Symmonds
- Symond
- Symonds
- Symondson
- Symons
- Sympson
- Syms
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.