Simkowitz

Simkowitz Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Simkowitz: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Simkowitz 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

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S052032
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M K AH0 W IH0 T S
🌐 IPA
/simkowitz*/
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('SMKTS', 'SMKFX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S523

Accessibility & Communication

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