Symons

Symons is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic form derived from the given name Simon, with medieval variants such as Simen and Symon, which later gave rise to spellings including Symons and Simons. The name spread with English-speaking communities, and it appears in records across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and in countries settled by emigrants, such as Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable individuals with the surname include Arthur Symons (1865–1945), an English poet, critic, and translator who played a notable role in early twentieth-century literary circles and the Symbolist movement.

In addition to as a surname, Symons may appear in place names, organizations, or familial lineages named after individuals bearing the name, though such uses are not standardized. The spelling variant Symons is related to Simons and Symon(s), and is distinct from the similarly pronounced Symonds.

See also: Simons (surname), Symonds, Simon.