Simmons

Simmons is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic name derived from the given name Simon, meaning “son of Simon.” The name has spread in the English-speaking world and appears in various place names and institutions.

In education, Simmons University (formerly Simmons College) is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1899 as a women’s college and became coeducational in the 1970s before adopting the name Simmons University in 2018.

In business, Simmons Bedding Company is a longstanding American mattress manufacturer known for the Beautyrest line. It became part of the Serta Simmons Bedding Company (SSBC) through a corporate merger, and the Simmons brand remains in use under the SSBC umbrella.

Geographically, there are places named Simmons in the United States, including Simmons County in Texas and several towns bearing the name in different states. The name also appears in other geographic and administrative contexts.

As a surname, Simmons is carried by many individuals across fields such as politics, sports, academia, and the arts. It is one of several related surnames, including Simons, that share the same origin from the given name Simon. The usage of Simmons as a placename, institutional name, and brand name reflects its broad presence in English-speaking regions.