Simon

Meaning

He has heard, from Hebrew 'Shim'on'.

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew personal name 'Shim'on' meaning 'he has heard', popularized by Saint Simon in the New Testament. The surname originated as a patronymic from this popular personal name in medieval France.

About the Simon Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Hebrew personal name Simon, indicating descent from an ancestor with that name. It has been popular in France since the medieval period.

Distribution

Common throughout France, with notable presence in northern and central regions.

People with the Simon Surname