NICOLL

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Nicoll

Nicoll is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of patronymic origin, meaning "son of Nicholas". The name is derived from the personal name Nicholas, which itself comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people".

Historically, the Nicoll surname was found primarily in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with variations in spelling such as Nicholl, Nichol, and Nicholls. The name spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and is still relatively common today.

Notable individuals with the Nicoll surname include Dr. John Nicoll, a prominent physician in 18th-century Scotland, and Alice Nicoll, a suffragette who played a key role in the women’s suffrage movement in Britain.

The Nicoll surname carries a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the historical connections of the bearers to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Over the centuries, the Nicoll family name has become a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the cultural richness of the region.

There are approximately 5,126 people named Nicoll in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,846th most common surname in Britain. Around 79 in a million people in Britain are named Nicoll.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alexander
Andrew
Christopher
David
George
Ian
James
John
Mark
Richard
Robert
William

Female

Alison
Amanda
Catherine
Elizabeth
Fiona
Helen
Jane
Margaret
Mary
Patricia
Ruth
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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