Nuckolls

Nuckolls Meaning & Origin

About Nuckolls
The surname Nuckolls is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Nicol" or "Nicholas," meaning "victory of the people." The addition of the suffix "-s" indicates "son of," making Nuckolls a patronymic surname. Over time, the name evolved and became associated with various spellings, including Nuckols, Nuckles, and Nuckels. Today, individuals with the surname Nuckolls can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in the southern states.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nuckolls: 1,524
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,242
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nuckolls 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 Nuckolls is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKLS
🔊 Soundex
N02042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 K AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈnəkəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nuckolls in Braille

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

The name Nuckolls in braille

How to sign the name Nuckolls using Sign Language

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

The name Nuckolls in sign language

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