Surname Simanton - Meaning and Origin

Simanton: What does the surname Simanton mean?

The last name Simanton is of English origin. It is a habitational name derived from a place, such as the hamlet of Senitone in Essex. The name could also be derived from the small village of Simeon in Leicestershire, which itself could potentially have Anglo Saxon roots.

The Anglo Saxon word elements of the name Simanton are Simen, which means "pure one" or "righteous one," and Ton, which means "enclosure or homestead". Combined, the two elements translate to “The homestead of the pure or righteous one”.

It is believed that the name Simanton first originated in Essex, where many families with the same name can still be found, though variants of the name are now common across England.

Historically, variations of this name have been found in documents of the 17th and 18th centuries, such as within the parishregister records of the British Isles. There is also documentary evidence of people with this name being present in the American colonies from as early as the 18th century.

To this day, many people with the Simanton name share a common origin and a deep-rooted connection to their own ancestry. Those with this surname may be able to trace their lineage back to the time when the name first came to existence in the British Isles.

Simanton: Where does the name Simanton come from?

The last name Simanton is not a commonly found name, and it is especially rare today. The name is of Norman French origin, and its first known records show up in parts of England in the 11th century. Today, the name can still be found in many parts of England, and particularly in the West Midlands of England, where it is most popular. The name is also found in Australia, the United States, and Canada, primarily in regions which had large waves of Britishers in the 18th century.

The variations in the name's spelling can add to the difficulties in tracing the history of the name. Variations recorded in various places include Simond, Simmon, Symonton, Simonton, Symenton, Syminton, Symontone, and Symenthon.

The arms adopted for Simonton in 1593 featured a red field with a silver wing, three bone-shape scaled gold fish, and a black anchor, and this motif is often found in variations today on modern coats of arms.

Variations of the surname Simanton

The Simanton surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and can be traced back to Yorkshire where it emerged in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English given name, ‘Simontun’, and denotes one who lived near a prominent hill. Variants of the Simanton surname include Simmental, Simnton, Semonton, Simmeton, Semington, Symington and Simminton. In some instances, the surname has been contracted to Simson.

Spelling variations are quite common among almost all surnames and particularly those of Anglo-Saxon descent. Early records used alternate spellings to reflect the sound and spelling of spoken words. It has been recorded historically that some of the variants listed above have been misspelled or misinterpreted to produce other surnames such as Simands, Simans, Simand, Simend, Simined, Simandes and Symonds.

The surname Simanton is very uncommon and is to be found in only a few scattered locations throughout England and the United States. It is likely that all who bear this name are descended from the same progenitor.

Famous people with the name Simanton

• Bruce Simanton, American comedian and actor
• Robert Simanton, chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange
• Marc Simanton, American film producer
• Letitia Simanton, English artist
• David Simanton, designer of the Freedom of the Seas
• Jan Simanton, food and beverage expert
• Wilhelmina Simanton, Ranger at the Grand Canyon National Park
• Jack Simanton, American journalist
• Sarah Simanton, activist for gender equality
• Cheryl Simanton, music teacher

Other surnames

Simantzik