Shimmin is a surname of Manx origin. The name is derived from the Manx Gaelic ''McSimeen'', meaning "little

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's son". Early records of the name include, ''MacSimon'' in 1366, ''MacShemine'' in 1430, and ''Shimin'' in 1614. ''Shimmin'' may refer to:

People

* Beth Shimmin (born 1987), Australian, a netball player. * Dominic Shimmin (born 1987), English, a footballer. * John Shimmin, former Manx politician. * Christopher R. Shimmin (1870–1933), Manx playwright and MHK. * Thomas Shimmin (1800–1879), Manx, a rag gatherer and poet. *Danny Shimmin, Manx, International Motorcycle racer. Winner of the 1976 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix. Killed in practice for the Manx Grand Prix, 16 August 1997. * Robin Shimmin (born 1989), founder and CEO of Dojo App and Kyra TV. *Nigel Shimmin (born 1959), Scotts Place Garage, Claughton Village, Birkenhead.

Other

*Shimmin, a hall of residence at the University of Leeds.

References

{{surname Surnames of Manx origin