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

Nickoloff, 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 Nickoloff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nickoloff in America

Nickoloff is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nickoloff surname appeared 385 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 Nickoloff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nickoloff 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 Nickoloff

The surname NICKOLOFF is of Russian origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. Initially, the name was derived from the Russian word "Nikolai," a variant of the name Nicholas, which was a popular name among Orthodox Christians in honor of St. Nicholas.

NICKOLOFF likely emerged as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Nikolai." In the early days, it was common for Russians to adopt surnames based on their father's given name, adding the suffix "-ov" or "-off" to form the patronymic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NICKOLOFF surname can be found in the 17th-century Muscovite census records, where it appears as "Nikolov" and "Nikoloff." These records were essential for tracking the population and collecting taxes during the reign of the Romanov dynasty.

During the 18th century, the NICKOLOFF surname gained prominence in the Volga region of Russia. Notably, Ivan Nickoloff (1735-1811) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, known for his philanthropic efforts and support of local churches.

In the 19th century, the NICKOLOFF family branched out across the Russian Empire. Pyotr Nickoloff (1804-1879) was a decorated military officer who fought in the Crimean War and later served as a governor in the Caucasus region.

As the Russian Empire expanded, the NICKOLOFF surname spread to other regions, including Ukraine and Belarus. In the late 19th century, Andrei Nickoloff (1860-1927) was a renowned architect in Kiev, responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city's historic center.

The early 20th century saw the emigration of many NICKOLOFF families from Russia, fleeing the upheaval of the Russian Revolution and seeking new opportunities abroad. Anna Nickoloff (1892-1968), a skilled embroiderer, settled in Paris and became renowned for her intricate needlework, which was highly sought after by the French aristocracy.

While the NICKOLOFF surname has its roots in Russia, it has since spread across the globe, with descendants found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. Despite its travels, the name remains a testament to its Russian heritage and the rich history it carries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nickoloff

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

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

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