Origin of the surname Simpson?

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Origin of the surname Simpson?

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could find out the origin of the surname Simpson? Just a little bit of curiosity in me.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: (Origin Scottish) A patronymic name from the personal name Sim - a nickname for Simon.

Now just b/c this website says so doesn't make it so you should start by getting birth,death,marriage certificates,census reports, funeral home records, land grants, wills, military records and piece together your family history and that should start to give you a better understanding of your family and its country of origin.Good luck in your search.