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.[1]

Shimmin may refer to:

People

  • Beth Shimmin, (born 1987), Australian, a netball player.
  • Dominic Shimmin, (born 1987), English, a footballer.
  • John Shimmin, Manx, a Minister of Local Government and the Environment of the Isle of Man Government.
  • Christopher R. Shimmin, (1870-1933), Manx playwright and MHK.
  • Thomas Shimmin, (1800-1879), Manx, a rag gatherer and poet.
  • Danny Shimmin, Manx, International Motorcycle racer. Winner of the 1976 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix. Killed in practice for the Manx Grand Prix, 16 August 1997.

Other

References

  1. ↑ Reaney, Percy Hilde; Wilson, Richard Middlewood (2006). A Dictionary of English Surnames (PDF) (3rd ed.). London: Routledge. p. 2826. ISBN 0-203-99355-1. 
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