| ![Show Contents]() De simone History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of De simoneWhat does the name De simone mean? The name De simone originated from the personal name Simon, itself a derivative of the Hebrew name "Sim'on," from the verb "sama" meaning "to listen." Thus, the name De simone means "God has listened," referring to the gratitude of the parents who, having wished for a child, had their prayers answered. Early Origins of the De simone familyThe surname De simone was first found in Trapani, anciently Drepanum, Sicily. Bearers of De simone or one of its spelling variations have been found throughout southern Italy, but particularly on the island of Sicily, and in the region of Campania. Early History of the De simone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our De simone research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1346, 1358, 1410, 1480, 1506, 1522, 1554, 1605, 1650 and 1710 are included under the topic Early De simone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. De simone Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Simone, Simonelli, Simonetti, Simoni, Simioni, Desimone and many more. Early Notables of the De simone familyProminent among bearers of this surname in early times was Puccio di Simone (fl. 1346-1358), an Italian Gothic painter, active in Florence; Francesco (Cicco) Simonetta (1410-1480), an Italian Renaissance statesman remembered for composing an...
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early De simone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. De simone RankingIn the United States, the name De simone is the 4,424th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1
| De simone migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: De simone Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Amalia DeSimone, a 19 year old girl who arrived in New York in 1888 on board the "SS Letimbro"
- Giuseppe DeSimone, who arrived in New York in 1882 onboard the Orsola
- Alfonso DeSimone, aged 33, who immigrated to America, in 1892
- Antonina Desimone, aged 7, who immigrated to the United States from Campagna, in 1892
De simone Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Achille DeSimone, aged 23, who landed in America from Montalto Uffupo, in 1903
- Antonia DeSimone, aged 25, who settled in America from S. Meola, Caserta, Italy, in 1908
- Anna DeSimone, aged 17, who landed in America from Casalunovon, Napoli, in 1909
- Angela Desimone, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States from Castrogioda, Italy, in 1912
- Angelo DeSimone, aged 38, who settled in America from Castellucci, Italy, in 1913
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name De simone (post 1700) | + |
- John J. DeSimone, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Rhode Island State House of Representatives 5th District; Elected 2002 2
- Florie DeSimone, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Rhode Island, 1956 3
- Louis Anthony DeSimone (b. 1922), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
- Joseph M. DeSimone (b. 1964), American chemical engineer
- Bob DeSimone (b. 1946), American actor
- Vincent J. DeSimone Jr. (1918-1979), American Chief of Detectives of Passaic County, New Jersey
- Paul DeSimone, Boston-based bodybuilder and filmmaker
- Tom DeSimone, American director, writer, producer and editor
- Philip DeSimone (b. 1987), American professional ice hockey centre
- Roberto De Simone (1933-2025), Italian stage director, academic teacher, playwright, composer and ethnomusicologist, first performed at the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto in 1976 and received international recognition
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Unguibus armatus in hostem
Motto Translation: Armed Against The Enemy.
 |
