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

Nicklow, 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 Nicklow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nicklow in America

Nicklow is the 32396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nicklow surname appeared 710 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 Nicklow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nicklow 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 Nicklow

The surname NICKLOW is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English words "nicol" and "hlaw," which together translate to "the hill or mound near the enclosed place." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a topographical feature or a place name associated with a specific location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NICKLOW surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is mentioned in reference to a landowner or tenant in the county of Worcestershire.

During the 13th century, the NICKLOW surname appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical records across England. One notable example is Thomas NICKLOW, a merchant from the city of Bristol who was involved in trade with the continent in the year 1274.

In the 16th century, the NICKLOW family established a presence in the county of Shropshire. John NICKLOW, born in 1523, was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Bridgnorth. His descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.

The 17th century saw the NICKLOW surname spread to other parts of England, including London. William NICKLOW, born in 1642, was a successful merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, one of the oldest livery companies in the City of London.

In the 18th century, a branch of the NICKLOW family settled in the county of Gloucestershire. Sir Edward NICKLOW, born in 1716, was a notable figure who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Tewkesbury between 1754 and 1768.

The 19th century brought forth several distinguished individuals bearing the NICKLOW surname. Robert NICKLOW, born in 1812, was a renowned architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings across England. Meanwhile, Elizabeth NICKLOW, born in 1845, was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

As the NICKLOW surname continued to spread throughout England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to various parts of the world through emigration and exploration. Despite its diverse geographical distribution, the surname has maintained its connection to its English origins and rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nicklow

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

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 Nicklow 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 Nicklow 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 Nicklow was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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