About Simms
The surname Simms is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Simon," which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Shimon," meaning "he has heard." The surname Simms is a patronymic, indicating "son of Simon." It was a common practice in medieval times to create surnames based on the father's given name, and Simms is one such example. Over time, the surname Simms has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.
The surname Simms is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Simms based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Simms is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Simms in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Simms using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.