History:
The surname is derived from the Old French word 'surnom', meaning nickname or surname. The name may have originated from the given name Simon, which was derived from the Hebrew word 'shem' meaning 'stone'. The surname may also be derived from the given name Sebastian, which was derived from the Latin word 'sebastianus' meaning 'of the island of Sicily'. The surname may also be derived from the given name Stephan, which was derived from the Greek word 'stephanos' meaning 'crowned'.





