Nicolaides

Nicolaides is a British surname of Greek origin. It is believed to be a patronymic surname, meaning it originally denoted "son of Nicolaos." The name Nicolaos itself is derived from the Greek words for "victory" (nike) and "people" (laos), suggesting a meaning of "victor of the people."

The Nicolaides surname is not as common as some other surnames in Britain, indicating that it may have been brought to the country through immigration or as a result of historical ties between Britain and Greece. Individuals bearing the surname Nicolaides can be found across various regions of the UK.

As with many surnames, the origins and history of the Nicolaides surname are likely to be varied and complex, reflecting the diverse movements of people and cultures throughout history. Research into genealogy and historical records can provide valuable insights into the specific origins and branches of the Nicolaides family.

There are approximately 406 people named Nicolaides in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Nicolaides.

Origin: Hellenic

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Greece

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Greek

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Andreas
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • Costas
  • George
  • Marios
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Nicolas
  • Paul
  • Stavros

Female

  • Alice
  • Angela
  • Caroline
  • Christina
  • Eleni
  • Helen
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Maureen
  • Natalie
  • Paola
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Shirley

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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