NICOLAE
Nicolae
Nicolae is a British surname of Romanian origin, which is mainly found in Scotland. The name is a variation of the Romanian given name "Nicolae," derived from the Greek name "Nicholas," meaning "victory of the people."
Origin and Distribution
The surname Nicolae is believed to have been introduced to Scotland through immigration or as a result of historical ties between Romania and Britain. It is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most individuals bearing this surname being of Romanian descent.
Notable People
Although the Nicolae surname is not as prominent as others, there are individuals who have made contributions to various fields. However, due to its limited distribution, there are no widely recognized figures associated with this particular surname.
Variants
Variants of the Nicolae surname may include Nicholas, Nicola, Nicolau, Nikolai, among others.
References
For further information on the Nicolae surname and its origins, one may consult genealogical records, historical archives, and relevant sources on Romanian migration to the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 94 people named Nicolae in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Nicolae.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexandru
- Ciprian
- Constantin
- Cristian
- Dan
- Daniel
- Dumitru
- Ion
- Ionut
- Marius
- Vasile
Female
- Anamaria
- Corina
- Daniela
- Elena
- Ioana
- Ionela
- Marian
- Mariana
- Mihaela
- Roxana
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.