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   Simpson is an English/Scottish patronymic surname from the medieval masculine given name 'Simme', a medieval variant of 'Simon'. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The earliest public record of the name was in 1353 in Staffordshire , West Midlands region of England.

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   The name "Simpson" is of English origin and is a patronymic surname derived from the given name "Simon," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Shim'on," meaning "hearkening" or "listening." The "son" suffix indicates "son of Simon," suggesting that the name was used to denote the son of a man named Simon.

3. www.last-names.net › lastname › simpsonWhat is the origin of the last name Simpson? - Last Name Meanings

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   The suffix “son” indicated “son of” and was commonly used to form patronymic surnames during that time period. As a patronymic name, Simpson signifies “son of Simon.” In Scotland, the Simpson surname is particularly associated with the region of Lanarkshire, where it has deep historical roots.

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   Simon, son of William de Clint, adopted the name Simpson to distinguish himself from the de Clints. From the 14th century his family became known as Simpson. They flourished and moved north into Scotland into Fifeshire at Brunton where they became affiliated with the Fraser clan.

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   The name "Simpson" has its origin in English and is a patronymic surname, indicating a familial connection to the given name "Simon." It belongs to the linguistic and cultural heritage of England and is part of the broader tradition of English surnames derived from personal names.

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   The name Simpson is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the son of someone named Simon. Over time, the name Simpson became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now a common surname found in various English-speaking countries.

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   Why is Simpson a patronymic name?

   • The suffix “son” indicated “son of” and was commonly used to form patronymic surnames during that time period. As a patronymic name, Simpson signifies “son of Simon.” In Scotland, the Simpson surname is particularly associated with the region of Lanarkshire, where it has deep historical roots.

   What is the origin of the last name Simpson?

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   Is Simpson a Scottish name?

   • The surname Simpson is of Scottish origin and is derived from the patronymic form of Simon. It is one of the most common surnames in Scotland and is also found in other English-speaking countries. The Simpson name is believed to have originated from the medieval personal name “Sim” or “Sym,” which was a short form of Simon.

   What is the origin of the last name Simpson?

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   What does the name Simpson mean?

   • As a patronymic name, Simpson signifies “son of Simon.” In Scotland, the Simpson surname is particularly associated with the region of Lanarkshire, where it has deep historical roots. The Simpsons of Lanarkshire played significant roles as landowners and lairds, and their name appears in numerous historical records and documents.

   What is the origin of the last name Simpson?

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   Where did the Simpson family come from?

   • In the 12th century this branch called themselves de Clint. Simon, son of William de Clint, adopted the name Simpson to distinguish himself from the de Clints. From the 14th century his family became known as Simpson. They flourished and moved north into Scotland into Fifeshire at Brunton where they became affiliated with the Fraser clan.

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   How did the surname Simpson affect England?

   • For the next two or three centuries bearers of the surname Simpson flourished and played a significant role in the political development of England. During the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries England was ravaged by religious and political conflict. Puritanism, Catholicism, Royalist and parliamentary forces shed much blood.

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   Where did the name Simon come from?

   • The name Simon itself has biblical origins and is derived from the Hebrew name "Shim'on" meaning "he has heard." Over time, the surname Simpson became established and spread throughout the British Isles and beyond through migration and colonization, resulting in its prevalence across English-speaking nations today.

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8. www.familysearch.org › en › surnameSimpson Name Meaning and Simpson Family History at FamilySearch

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   Simpson Name Meaning. Scottish (Lanarkshire) and English: patronymic from the Middle English and Older Scots personal name Sim (m), Sime (see Sim ) + -son. English: occasionally a variant of Sumsion with unrounding of the vowel before the nasal consonant, a dialect feature of southwestern England.