Shimmin
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Shimmin is a surname
of Manx origin
. The name is derived from the Manx Gaelic McSimeen, meaning "little Simon
's son". Early records of the name include, MacSimon in 1366, MacShemine in 1430, and Shimin in 1614.
Shimmin may refer to:
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
of Manx origin
Manx surnames
Manx surnames are surnames which originate on the Isle of Man. The general make up of Manx surnames reflects the recorded history of the island, which can be divided into three different eras - Gaelic, Norse, and English. In consequence most Manx surnames are derived from the Gaelic, Norse, and...
. The name is derived from the Manx Gaelic McSimeen, meaning "little Simon
Simon
Simon is a common name, from Hebrew meaning "He who has heard/hears [the word of God]".Simon may also refer to:-Names:* Simon , including a list of people with the given name Simon...
's son". Early records of the name include, MacSimon in 1366, MacShemine in 1430, and Shimin in 1614.
Shimmin may refer to:
People
- Beth ShimminBeth ShimminBeth Shimmin is an Australian netball player. She played with the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Commonwealth Bank Trophy, and as of 2009 was part of the Thunderbirds' extended training squad in the ANZ Championship.-References:...
, (born 1987), Australian, a netball player. - Dominic ShimminDominic ShimminDominic Libreville Shimmin is an English footballer, who is currently playing for Dover Athletic in the Blue Square Bet South.In his career he has also played for Arsenal, Queens Park Rangers, Bournemouth and Crawley Town...
, (born 1987), English, a footballer. - John ShimminJohn ShimminJohn Shimmin BEd MHK is currently the Minister of Economic Development of the Isle of Man Government.John Shimmin was born in Douglas in 1960 and educated at St Ninian's High School and the Worcester College of Higher Education. He was then a teacher from 1982 until entering politics in 1996...
, Manx, a Minister of Local Government and the Environment of the Isle of Man Government. - Thomas ShimminThomas ShimminThomas Shimmin was a rag gatherer and poet nicknamed "Tom the Dipper" who lived in the Isle of Man.He was said to be twice sentenced for robbery...
, (1800-1879), Manx, a rag gatherer and poet.
Other
- Shimmin, a hall of residence at the University of LeedsUniversity of Leeds accommodation-Bodington Hall:The largest student residence, mainly for first years, are located out by the Leeds Outer Ring Road. 650 students live in catered residences, 500 in self-catering rooms.-Charles Morris Hall:...
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