About Simkowitz
The surname Simkowitz is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew personal name Shimon, meaning "he who hears" or "he who listens." The suffix "-owitz" indicates a patronymic origin, meaning "son of." Therefore, Simkowitz can be understood to mean "son of Shimon." It is a relatively common Jewish surname found among individuals of Eastern European Jewish descent.
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