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

Nickol, 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 Nickol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nickol in America

Nickol is the 39281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nickol surname appeared 560 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 Nickol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nickol 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 Nickol

The surname NICKOL is of English origin, derived from the old English word "nicol", which means "son of Nicholas". The name's roots can be traced back to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, when the name Nicholas was introduced by the Norman invaders.

The earliest recorded instance of the NICKOL surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners and their estates in England. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Nicol, Nichol, and Nicoll, indicating its widespread use during that time.

One notable person with the NICKOL surname was John Nickol (1510-1583), a prominent English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1573 until his death. He was a staunch supporter of the Protestant Reformation and played a significant role in establishing the Church of England's doctrine during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another historical figure bearing the NICKOL name was Richard Nickoll (1644-1708), an English mathematician and astronomer. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society and made notable contributions to the fields of optics and celestial mechanics.

In Scotland, the NICKOL surname was prominent in the Highlands, particularly in the regions of Perthshire and Angus. One notable bearer of the name was Alexander Nickol (1793-1856), a Scottish architect who designed several important buildings in Edinburgh, including the Royal Scottish Academy and the Blind Asylum.

Moving into the 19th century, we find John Nickol (1819-1892), an English businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the mining industry. He was a significant benefactor to various charitable causes and was instrumental in establishing several schools and hospitals in his hometown of Sheffield.

Another notable figure was William Nickol (1870-1945), an English cricketer who played for the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. He was a right-handed batsman and a skilled wicket-keeper, playing in numerous first-class matches during his career.

The NICKOL surname has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, academics, architects, businessmen, and sportsmen. Its origins can be traced back to the Norman Conquest, and it has maintained a presence throughout English and Scottish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nickol

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

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

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