NICOLLS
Nicolls
Nicolls is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the given name Nicholas, which in turn comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people".
The Nicolls family has strong historical roots in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. They were known to be prominent landowners, knights, and merchants during the Middle Ages. The surname spread to various regions across the country, and Nicolls can be found in records from areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London.
Notable individuals bearing the Nicolls surname include Sir Francis Nicolls, an English Royalist officer during the English Civil War, and Sir William Nicolls, a distinguished British diplomat in the 19th century.
The Nicolls surname continues to be present in the United Kingdom today, with descendants of the original Nicolls families maintaining a connection to their heritage. The name has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns.
In modern times, individuals with the Nicolls surname can be found across various professions and industries, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. The surname Nicolls remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the families that have carried it through the centuries.
There are approximately 179 people named Nicolls in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Nicolls.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stefan
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Carole
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Frances
- Heather
- Iris
- Jane
- Joanne
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Knockles
- Knuckles
- Naglis
- Neckells
- Neckles
- Neckless
- Neocleous
- Neokleous
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- Nichol
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- Nicolay
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- Nicolo
- Nicolosi
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- Nicolsen
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- Nicolussi
- Nicoole
- Niglas
- Nigliazzo
- Niklas
- Niklaus
- Nikles
- Nikolaos
- Nikolas
- Nikolaus
- Nikolla
- Nikols
- Nockalls
- Nockels
- Nockles
- Nogales
- Nuckels
- Nuckles
- Nuckolls
- Nuckols
- Nuggles
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