Simple

Simple Meaning & Origin

About Simple
The surname Simple is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "simple," meaning "humble" or "innocent." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered straightforward, honest, or uncomplicated in nature. The name may have also been given to individuals who were known for their simplicity or lack of pretense.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Simple: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Simple 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 Simple is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMPL
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S05140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 M P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪmpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S514

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Simple in Braille

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

The name Simple in braille

How to sign the name Simple using Sign Language

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

The name Simple in sign language

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