Salomons

Salomons is a surname of Jewish origin. It is a variant of Solomon, a Hebrew name meaning "peace." The name Solomon is derived from the Hebrew word "shalom," also meaning peace. The surname Salomons, like other variants of Solomon, is common among Ashkenazi Jewish communities.

Variations of the surname include Solomon, Salmon, Salamon, and Solomons. The distribution of the surname, and its variants, is primarily concentrated in regions where Jewish communities have historically resided, including Europe, North America, and Israel.

The surname may have been adopted directly from the biblical figure King Solomon, or it may have been used as a personal name before becoming a hereditary surname. As with many Jewish surnames, its adoption may have been influenced by government regulations requiring Jews to adopt surnames in the 18th and 19th centuries.

People with the surname Salomons, and its variants, have contributed to various fields, including business, science, and the arts. Genealogical research can often provide further information about specific families bearing the surname.