NOCKELS
Nockels
Nockels is a surname of English origin, tracing its roots to the early medieval period in the British Isles. The surname is derived from the Old English word "knoc," meaning a hillock or small hill, and the suffix "-els" which often denoted a patronymic name, indicating "son of Knoc."
The name Nockels is believed to have originated in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia, England. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname spread to other parts of England and beyond, particularly through migrations to the English-speaking world.
Historically, individuals with the surname Nockels have been associated with various occupations and professions, including agriculture, trade, and clergy. The name has also been found in records documenting land ownership, indicating a connection to the landed gentry in certain regions.
Today, the surname Nockels continues to be relatively rare, with concentrations of individuals bearing this name found in both the United Kingdom and overseas, particularly in former British colonies such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
The study of genealogy and family history has provided insights into the origins and distribution of the Nockels surname, shedding light on the diverse ancestral lines and familial connections associated with this distinctive name.
There are approximately 172 people named Nockels in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Nockels.
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
- Aubrey
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Stuart
Female
- Ann
- Christine
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Hilary
- Jane
- Joanne
- Julie
- Katherine
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Sonia
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
- Nocella
- Nickels
- Knockles
- Nockalls
- Nockles
- Knuckles
- Naglis
- Neckells
- Neckles
- Neckless
- Neocleous
- Neokleous
- Niccolls
- Niccols
- Nickalls
- Nickals
- Nickeless
- Nickells
- Nicklas
- Nicklaus
- Nickles
- Nickless
- Nicklis
- Nickliss
- Nickloes
- Nicklos
- Nickloss
- Nicklous
- Nickls
- Nicklus
- Nickolas
- Nickolaus
- Nickoles
- Nickolls
- Nickolos
- Nickols
- Nickolus
- Niclas
- Nicles
- Niclios
- Niclos
- Nicolaas
- Nicolas
- Nicolaus
- Nicoles
- Nicolis
- Nicolles
- Nicolls
- Nicolosi
- Nicoloso
- Nicols
- Nicolussi
- Niglas
- Nigliazzo
- Niklas
- Niklaus
- Nikles
- Nikolaos
- Nikolas
- Nikolaus
- Nikols
- Nockall
- Nocke
- Nockets
- Nogales
- Nuckels
- Nuckles
- Nuckolls
- Nuckols
- Nuggles
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.