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NICHOLL Family History

This interesting surname is of early medieval English origin, and derives from the Middle English male given name Nicol, the vernacular form of Nicholas, ultimately from the Greek "Nikolaos", from "nikan", to conquer, with "laos", people. This personal name, popularly taken to mean "victory-people", was a favourite among Christians throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, partly due to the fame of the 4th Century St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, who is regarded as the patron saint of children, sailors and pawnbrokers.