MCNICHOLAS
Also recorded as Mc Nicholas, Mcnicholas
McNicholas
McNicholas is a surname of Irish origin, often found in British and Irish populations. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic name 'Mac Níocláis', meaning 'son of Nicholas'. The prefix 'Mac' indicates 'son of', suggesting paternal lineage tracing back to an individual named Nicholas.
The McNicholas surname is prevalent in Scotland, Ireland, and England. Immigration trends and historical ties between Ireland and the United Kingdom have led to the dispersion of the McNicholas name throughout the UK.
Individuals bearing the McNicholas surname have likely inherited it from their ancestors, signifying a connection to the broader Irish heritage. The name has retained its distinctiveness over the years, symbolising a familial link to the legendary figure of Nicholas.
McNicholas families have contributed to the cultural tapestry of Britain, participating in various professions and activities across generations. The surname serves as a historical marker, indicating ancestry and lineage within British and Irish communities.
There are approximately 2,132 people named McNicholas in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,977th most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named McNicholas.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Andrea
- Angela
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Eleanor
- Karen
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.