Simon Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Simon name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Simon coat of arms.
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Origin of the Simon name
Simon comes from the Hebrew Shimon, usually explained as "he has heard". It was the original name of the apostle Peter and of Simon the Zealot, and became a favourite baptismal name across medieval Europe. As a surname it arose from a father's given name and is now among the most common in France, while also frequent in Germany, Hungary and England.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Simon name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Simon name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Germany, Belgium and Hungary; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Simon name FAQ
What does the Simon name mean?
"He has heard" (Hebrew). Common variants include Simonet, Simonin, Siméon, Simons.
Where does the Simon surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Germany, Belgium and Hungary.
Is there a Simon coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Simon crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Simon coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France (Larousse); Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille (Perrin, 1991); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).