UK surname
English surname derived from the given name Simon, meaning "he has heard."
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Simmions surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2, ranked #38,825, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Sedgley, Walmer and Winterbourne, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch, Frampton Cotterel. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Simmions is 119 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 86.7%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
2
2016, ranked #38,825
Peak year
1891
119 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Simmions surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Simmions surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 11 | #31,309 |
| 1861 | historical | 112 | #19,279 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 119 | #21,415 |
| 1901 | historical | 27 | #31,057 |
| 1911 | historical | 4 | #33,595 |
| 1999 | modern | 1 | #38,820 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 2 | #38,400 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 2 | #38,532 |
| 2006 | modern | 1 | #38,879 |
| 2007 | modern | 1 | #38,907 |
| 2008 | modern | 1 | #38,949 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2011 | modern | 2 | #38,745 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 2 | #38,761 |
| 2014 | modern | 2 | #38,791 |
| 2015 | modern | 2 | #38,793 |
| 2016 | modern | 2 | #38,825 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Sedgley, Walmer, Winterbourne, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch, Frampton Cotterel, St Mary Islington and Woolwich. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedgley | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Walmer | Kent |
| 3 | Winterbourne, Westerleigh, Pucklechurch, Frampton Cotterel | Gloucestershire |
| 4 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Woolwich | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Simmions surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Simmions, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Simmions surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Simmions household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Simmions is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Simmions is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Simmions, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname SIMMIONS is of English origin, first appearing in historical records in the late 16th century. It is derived from the medieval English personal name Simeon, itself derived from the Biblical Hebrew name "Shim'on," meaning "he has heard." The earliest recorded spelling variations include Simmyons, Symions, and Symmons.
One of the earliest known bearers of the SIMMIONS surname was John Simmyons, who was listed in the parish records of St. Martin's Church in Birmingham, England, in 1587. Another early record is of Thomas Symmons, found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1598.
The SIMMIONS name is not found in the Domesday Book of 1086, as it emerged several centuries later. However, the name may have originated from a place name containing a derivation of the personal name Simeon, such as Simondstone in Gloucestershire or Simonburn in Northumberland.
Notable individuals with the SIMMIONS surname throughout history include:
1. William Simmions (c. 1610-1672), an English Puritan clergyman and author who wrote several theological works.
2. John Simmions (1669-1738), a British architect and surveyor, known for his work on buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
3. Mary Ann Simmions (1793-1866), an English author and poet, who published several collections of poetry and novels in the early 19th century.
4. Sir George Simmions (1815-1901), a British politician and businessman, who served as a Member of Parliament for Sheffield from 1865 to 1880.
5. Alfred Simmions (1870-1945), an American artist and illustrator, best known for his depictions of the American West and Native American subjects.
While the SIMMIONS surname is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a long and rich history, with bearers making notable contributions in various fields over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Simmions surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 9 Simmions' recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.65x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 9 | 12.65x |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1.15x |
| Worcestershire | 2 | 10.48x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.68x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 2.03x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newington in Surrey leads with 8 Simmions' recorded in 1881 and an index of 148.15x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Newington | 8 | 148.15x |
| Burnley | 2 | 136.99x |
| Kings Norton | 2 | 116.96x |
| Carshalton | 1 | 370.37x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 18.62x |
| Tamworth | 1 | 384.62x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Simmions surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Simmions surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Simmions households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Butler | 1 |
| Coal Miner | 1 |
| Coal Miners Wife | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Housemaid (Domestic Serv) | 1 |
| Mantle Maker | 1 |
| Scholar | 1 |
| Tea Dealer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Simmions surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 2 in 2016. That gives Simmions a modern rank of #38,825.
English surname derived from the given name Simon, meaning "he has heard."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Simmions bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.