Origins of the Simpson surname
What does the name Simpson mean?
Simpson is a patronymic surname with English and Scottish roots, where it has been found as early as the 1300s. Simpson derives from someone being the son or descendant of a person called Simon, of which the diminutive or pet name is Sim or Simme. The surname was popular as a given name in medieval England and Scotland and has arisen throughout Britain independently, with no single 'Simpson family' that individuals can claim descent from.
Alternative variations of the name Simpson
Simpson, Simson, Symson, Sympson, Symsoun, Sampson, Sampsons
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Common jobs for Simpsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Simpsons in 1921
Dressmaker
2,240
Domestic Servant
1,441
Cotton Weaver
1,135
Housekeeper
986
Living On Own Means
965
Common male occupations for Simpsons in 1921
Coal Miner
3,066
Farmer
1,853
General Labourer
1,551
Agricultural Labourer
1,457
Joiner
1,413
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