Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname originating as a patronymic."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Nicholl is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew Nicholl (1804–1886), Irish artist Anthony Nicholl, English politician Billie Nicholl, New Zealand prospector and gold mine developer Charles Nicholl (1870–1939), Welsh rugby union player Charles Nicholl (author), English historian and biographer Chris Nicholl (1946–2024), Northern Ireland soccer player David Nicholl (neurologist), British neurologist David Nicholl (1871–1918), Welsh rugby union player Don Nicholl (1925–1980), British-American screenwriter and producer Donald Nicholl (1923–1997), British historian and theologian Edward Nicholl (1862–1939), British officer of the Royal Naval Reserve Emily Nicholl, Scottish netball player Frederick Nicholl (1814–1893), English lawyer and cricketer George Nich
Nicholl is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Andrew Nicholl (1804–1886), Irish artist Anthony Nicholl, English politician Billie Nicholl, New Zealand prospector and gold mine developer Charles Nicholl (1870–1939), Welsh rugby union player Charles Nicholl (author), English historian and biographer Chris Nicholl (1946–2024), Northern Ireland soccer player David Nicholl (neurologist), British neurologist David Nicholl (1871–1918), Welsh rugby union player Don Nicholl (1925–1980), British-American screenwriter and producer Donald Nicholl (1923–1997), British historian and theologian Edward Nicholl (1862–1939), British officer of the Royal Naval Reserve Emily Nicholl, Scottish netball player Frederick Nicholl (1814–1893), English lawyer and cricketer George Nich
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Nicholl" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname originating as a patronymic.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~171 people named Nicholl in the US. Peaked in 1980 with 19 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Nicholl is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 22.
Nicholl is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 171 people in the United States are named Nicholl. The name peaked in 1980 with 19 recorded uses.
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