About Symmes
The surname Symmes is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Simon, which itself comes from the Hebrew name "Shim'on" meaning "he has heard." The name Symmes is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Simon. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved, and variations such as Symes, Simms, and Simmonds emerged. Today, individuals with the surname Symmes can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States.
The surname Symmes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Symmes 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 Symmes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Symmes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Symmes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.