Simpson
Early-attested site in the Parish of Holsworthy
Historical Forms
- Synnyaneston, Sinnaneston 1281 Ass
- Syneston 1333 SR
- Symmeston 1390 FF
- Symeston 1413 Exon
- Simpston 1472 IpmR
Etymology
Simpson is
Synnyaneston , Sinnaneston 1281Ass (p), Syneston 1333SR (p), Symmeston 1390FF , Symeston 1413 Exon, Simpston 1472 IpmR, v. tun . The first element is difficult. It may be a ME pers. name, ultimately of Celtic origin, cf. Siniaun Mab Idnevyd 1205 (1295) Ch, a witness to a charter of Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales).