Simeone

Simeone is an Italian surname and, less commonly, a given name. It derives from the given name Simeon (Hebrew Shimon) and represents the Italian form of that name. As a surname, it likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Simeone or Simeon. The name is most common in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities, and it appears in countries with significant Italian immigration, including Argentina and other parts of the Americas.

Notable people with the surname include Diego Pablo Simeone, born in 1970, an Argentine football manager and former professional player. Known widely as Cholo, he played as a midfielder and has been the head coach of Atlético Madrid since 2011, guiding the club to domestic success and multiple European campaigns. The surname is associated with various individuals in sports and other fields, reflecting its Italian-origin roots and the broader patterns of migration and cultural exchange.