Find out how popular the last name Nickeson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Nickeson.

Nickeson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Nickeson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nickeson in America

Nickeson is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nickeson surname appeared 373 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Nickeson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nickeson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Nickeson

The surname Nickeson is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "nicca" meaning "devil" or "evil spirit" and "sunu" meaning "son." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname, perhaps referring to a mischievous or troublesome individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as Nicholsun. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and scribal interpretations.

In the 13th century, records show a Sir John Nickeson, a knight from Yorkshire, who participated in the Crusades. His involvement in these religious wars against the Muslims may have contributed to the association of the name with "devil" or "evil spirit."

During the 16th century, the name is found in various parish registers across Yorkshire, including entries for a Thomas Nickeson, born in 1543 in the village of Thornton, and a William Nickeson, baptized in 1587 in the town of Whitby.

In the late 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the name was Sir Richard Nickeson, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of York. He was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable institutions in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname was John Nickeson, an English author and poet who lived in the 18th century. He published several works, including a collection of poems titled "The Muse's Delight" in 1745.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the achievements of Sir William Nickeson, a renowned architect responsible for designing several landmark buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House.

Throughout history, the surname Nickeson has also been associated with various place names in Yorkshire, such as Nickeson's Fields and Nickeson's Bridge, further solidifying its regional roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nickeson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Nickeson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Nickeson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Nickeson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Nickeson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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