Simeon

Simeon Meaning & Origin

About Simeon
The surname Simeon is derived from the Hebrew name "Shimon," meaning "he who hears" or "he who listens." It is a biblical name that originated from the Old Testament, where Simeon was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the founder of the Israelite tribe of Simeon. The name signifies someone who is attentive, perceptive, and responsive, reflecting the qualities associated with listening and understanding.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Simeon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Simeon: 2,690
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11653
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.91

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Simeon 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

📇 Metaphone
SMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪmiən/
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('SMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Simeon in Braille

Here's how to represent Simeon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Simeon in braille

How to sign the name Simeon using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Simeon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Simeon in sign language

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