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Simone (surname)

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Simone is an Italian surname. The surname was first recorded in the year 1346, and is believed to be the Italian equivalent of Simon.[1]

Origins and etymology

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The name Simone ultimately originates as a variant of Shimeon which is Hebrew for "one who harkens".[2]

Variants and similar surnames

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Popular variants of this surname include Simonetti, Simoni, Simioni, Desimone among several others.[1]

Popularity of name

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According to United States Census data taken in the year 2000, there were approximately 7,040 people in the United States with this surname. Thus ranking Simone as the 4,607th in terms of most popular surnames.[3]

Notable people with the surname Simone

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Some of the most notable people with the surname Simone include:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Simone Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. 1 January 2000. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Surname Database: Sorry we have no research on this name".
  3. ^ Simone mooseroots.com [dead link]