Definition: Son of Jimeno or Simón, given names meaning "gracious hearkening; snub-nosed." A very common surname in Asturias, Aragón, Castile, Navarre, Extremadura, Murcia and Andalusia; most anciently in Navarre and Aragón.
Surname Origin:
Spanish
Alternate Surname Spellings:
JIMENES
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