Nicols

Nicols Meaning & Origin

About Nicols
The surname Nicols is derived from the given name Nicholas, which has Greek origins meaning "victory of the people." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Nicholas. The name Nicholas was popularized by Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, who became known as the patron saint of children and gift-giving. Over time, the surname Nicols has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a common surname in various cultures and regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Nicols is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Nicols: 486
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,270
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nicols based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Nicols is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKLS
🔊 Soundex
N02042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 K AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪkəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nicols in Braille

Here's how to represent Nicols in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Nicols in braille

How to sign the name Nicols using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Nicols using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nicols in sign language

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