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The specific etymology of the Simmons surname has been difficult for historians to establish. Several possible origins include:
A patronymic surname derived from the Biblical name Simon or Simund, from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Shim'on which meant "hearkening" or "listening."
A patronymic surname from the personal name Simund, meaning "victorious protector," from the Old Norse sig, meaning "victory," and mundr, or "protection."
A possible evolution of the name Seaman, meaning "navigator or sailor."
SIMMONS was the 92nd most common American surname in the 1990 U.S. census but had fallen out of the top 100 common U.S. surnames by the time of the 2000 U.S. census.
Surname Origin: English, German and French
Alternate Surname Spellings: SIMOND, SIMMONDS, SYMONDS, SIMONS, SIMMANCE, SIMMENCE, SEMMENS, SEAMANS
Famous People with the Surname SIMMONS
Russell Simmons - co-founder of the pioneering hip-hop label, Def Jam
Jean Simmons - English actress
Richard Simmons - American fitness trainer
Where is the SIMMONS Surname Most Common?
The Simmons surname is most prevalent in the United States, according to surname distribution information from Forebears, where it ranks as the 104th most common last name. It is also somewhat common in England (286th), Australia (342nd) and Wales (377th).