Sime
Sime Meaning & Origin
About Sime
The surname Sime is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Simon, which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Shim'on" meaning "he has heard." The name Sime was often used as a given name in Scotland during the Middle Ages and eventually became a hereditary surname. It is believed to have been brought to Scotland by the Norman settlers and has variations such as Syme, Symes, and Sim. The surname Sime typically signifies a descendant of someone named Simon and is found predominantly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Sime is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Sime: 1,322
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 20172
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.45
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sime based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Sime in Braille
Here's how to represent Sime in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Sime using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Sime using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
