Find out how popular the last name FitzSimons is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named FitzSimons.

FitzSimons, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the FitzSimons surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of FitzSimons in America

FitzSimons is the 15719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The FitzSimons surname appeared 1,855 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname FitzSimons.

We can also compare 2010 data for FitzSimons to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name FitzSimons

The surname FITZSIMONS is of Anglo-Norman origin, originating in England following the Norman conquest of 1066. It is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Simon." The prefix "Fitz" is derived from the Norman French word "fils," meaning son.

During the Middle Ages, it was common practice for families to adopt surnames based on the father's given name, with the prefix "Fitz" indicating "son of." This particular surname suggests that the original bearer was the son of a man named Simon.

The earliest known records of the surname FITZSIMONS date back to the 12th century in various parts of England, such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. It is likely that the name originated in one of these regions, where the Norman influence was particularly strong.

In medieval times, surnames were often spelled in various ways due to inconsistent record-keeping practices and regional dialects. As a result, variations of the FITZSIMONS surname, such as Fitz-Simon, Fitzsimmons, and Fitzsimond, can be found in historical documents.

One notable early record of the surname is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mention a William Fitz Simone. Another early reference is in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire from 1208, which includes a Robert Fitz Simone.

Throughout history, several prominent individuals have borne the FITZSIMONS surname. These include:

1. Robert FitzSimon (c. 1140-1205), an Anglo-Norman nobleman and Lord of Raghly, Ireland.
2. Walter FitzSimon (fl. 1215), an English clergyman and Archbishop of Canterbury from 1193 to 1206.
3. Henry FitzSimon (c. 1566-1643), an Irish Jesuit priest and polemical writer.
4. Nathaniel FitzSimons (1630-1703), an English clergyman and author of religious works.
5. Robert FitzSimons (1804-1865), an Irish-born American politician who served as the 13th Governor of Georgia from 1854 to 1857.

The FITZSIMONS surname has a rich history rooted in the Anglo-Norman legacy, with its origins dating back to the 12th century in various parts of England. Over the centuries, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, clergymen, writers, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name FitzSimons

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname FitzSimons.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for FitzSimons was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of FitzSimons has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name FitzSimons was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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