Name Meaning & Origin
"Alternative form of sencion (“groundsel”)."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Simpson is an English/Scottish patronymic surname from the medieval masculine given name 'Simme', a medieval variant of 'Simon'. The earliest public record of the name was in 1353 in Staffordshire, England.
Simpson is an English/Scottish patronymic surname from the medieval masculine given name 'Simme', a medieval variant of 'Simon'. The earliest public record of the name was in 1353 in Staffordshire, England.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Simpson" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Alternative form of sencion (“groundsel”).".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~707 people named Simpson in the US. Peaked in 1921 with 25 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Simpson is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.
Simpson is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 707 people in the United States are named Simpson. The name peaked in 1921 with 25 recorded uses.
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