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

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Origins and etymology

The name ''Simone'' ultimately originates as a variant of '' Shimeon'' which is

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for "one who harkens".

Variants and similar surnames

Popular variants of this surname include ''

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'', '' Simoni'', '' Simioni'', '' Desimone'' among several others.

Popularity of name

According to United States Census data taken in the year 2000, there were approximately 7,040 people in the

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with this surname. Thus ranking ''Simone'' as the 4,607th in terms of most popular surnames.http://names.mooseroots.com/l/7112/Simone

Notable people with the surname Simone

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

Afric Simone Afric Simone (born Henrique Simone, 17 July 1956) is a Mozambican vocalist, musician, performance artist, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and entertainer. He entered the European charts with his first hit " Ramaya" in 1975, which was followed by a ...

(born 1956), a Mozambique singer and musician * Albert J. Simone (born 1935), a former president of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York * Andrew Simone (born 1938), a Canadian dermatologist *

Domonique Simone Domonique Simone (born June 18, 1971, in Valdosta, Georgia) is an African American, African-American pornography, adult actress. At the age of 17, Simone won a scholarship to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. At the age of 18, i ...

(born 1971), an American adult actress *

Franco Simone Francesco Luigi Simone (born 21 July 1949) is an Italian singer-songwriter, composer and television host, known as "il poeta con la chitarra" ("the poet with the guitar") for the poetical value of his lyrics. Background Born in Acquarica del C ...

(born 1949), an Italian singer and songwriter, composer and television host *

Gail Simone Gail Simone (aka Gladys Simonetti) is an American writer best known for her work in comics on DC's ''Birds of Prey'', ''Batgirl'', Dynamite Entertainment's Red Sonja, and for being the longest running female writer on Wonder Woman to date. Other ...

(born 1974), an American comic book writer *

Hannah Simone Hannah Simone (born 3 August 1980) is a British-Canadian actress, television host, and former VJ and fashion model. She is known for portraying Cece on the Fox sitcom ''New Girl''. Early life Simone was born in London to an Indian father and ...

(born 1980), a Canadian actress and television host * Kirsten Simone, a Danish ballerina *

Marco Simone Marco Simone (; born 7 January 1969) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. As a player, he was a striker and winger. He most prominently played for Milan, with whom he won four Serie A championships and two UEFA Cham ...

(born 1969), a former Italian football player *

Nina Simone Eunice Kathleen Waymon (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003), known professionally as Nina Simone (), was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, ...

(1933–2003), an American singer and songwriter *

Simuna R. Simuna (or Semona,SIMUNA (SEMONA)
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(or Simona), a Jewish Talmudist Savora sage

References

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