About Nelsen
The surname Nelsen is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Nils, which is a variant of Nicholas. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Nils. The name Nils itself is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people." Therefore, the surname Nelsen can be interpreted to mean "son of Nils" or "descendant of Nils."
The surname Nelsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nelsen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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