Nielson

Meaning

Son of Niel, an alternate form of Niels (Nicholas).

Etymology

Nielson is a variant spelling of Nielsen, using 'Niel' instead of 'Niels' combined with the patronymic '-son' suffix. This spelling variant became more common in English-speaking countries and North America.

About the Nielson Surname

Nielson is an English-language variant of the Scandinavian Nielsen surname. It became more prevalent in North America as Scandinavian immigrants anglicized their surnames.

Distribution

Found in Scandinavia and particularly common among Scandinavian immigrants in the United States and Canada.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Nielson Surname