| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | England and Scotland |
| Meaning | "Son of Simme" |
| Region of origin | England and Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Simson |
Simpson is an English/Scottish patronymic surname from the medieval masculine given name 'Simme', a medieval variant of 'Simon'.[1][2] The earliest public record of the name was in 1353 in Staffordshire, West Midlands region of England.[3]