About Nelen
The surname Nelen is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Nelis, a diminutive form of the name Cornelis. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Nelis or Cornelis. The name Nelen signifies "son of Nelis" or "son of Cornelis" and is commonly found in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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The surname Nelen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nelen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nelen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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