Nickolson

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Nickol, a variant form of Nicholas.

Etymology

Nickolson is a patronymic surname formed from Nickol, an alternate spelling of Nicholas, combined with the English '-son' suffix. This variant spelling reflects regional pronunciation differences in medieval England.

About the Nickolson Surname

Nickolson is a variant spelling of the more common Nicholson surname. It represents an alternative orthographic tradition in the formation of Nicholas-derived patronymic surnames.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, though less common than Nicholson.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Nickolson Surname

Samuel Nickolson

Sen.