Simone Surname in Italy

The surname Simone originates from the biblical given name Simon and includes multiple variants with distinct regional presences throughout Italy. The main surname Simone is prevalent in central-southern Italy, especially in Puglia and Naples. The variant Simeone is found in the Naples area and Puglia, while Simeoni has roots in the Tre Venezie and Lazio regions. Simon is typical of Veneto, particularly around Portogruaro, Concordia Sagittaria, and Follina. Simonacci clusters in the Macerata area (Recanati and Potenza Picena) and Rome. Simonazzi is characteristic of the Mantua and Reggio Emilia regions. Simoncelli appears mainly between Pesaro and Forlì, the province of Rome, and parts of Trentino and Brescia. Simoncini is distributed across Forlì, Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, and northern Lazio. Simonella has presences in the Venetian area (Santo Stino di Livenza and Jesolo) and in the Piceno region (Montalto delle Marche). Simonelli is specific to southern Lazio and Campania, with additional possible clusters along the coast between lower Liguria and upper Tuscany, and one between Bergamo and Brescia. Simonetta likely originates from Calabria, especially the Reggio Calabria province, but also shows a significant Lombard presence. Simonetti is widespread across Italy, whereas Simonetto is a distinctly Venetian surname, especially in the provinces of Padua and Vicenza. Simoni is found in northern-central Italy, and Simonini has three main centers in Brescia, Modena, and Lucca. All these surnames derive directly or through diminutive forms from the given name Simon. Historical records from the late 1500s already attest to these surnames, as seen with figures such as Cardinal Hieronymus Simoncellus in Rome and university registries in Perugia.