About Nikolaus
The surname Nikolaus is derived from the given name Nikolaus, which is the German form of Nicholas. It is of Greek origin and means "victory of the people." The name Nikolaus was popularized by Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants, who was known for his generosity and kindness. As a surname, Nikolaus likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Nikolaus.
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The surname Nikolaus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nikolaus 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 Nikolaus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nikolaus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nikolaus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.