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NICHOLLS Family History

This interesting name is one of the patronymic forms of the surname from the personal name Nicholas, which is ultimately of Greek origin, from "Nikolaos", composed of elements derived from the verb "nikan", to conquer, with "laos", people. The given name is popularly taken to mean "victory-people", and 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, pawnbrokers, and wolves, and was venerated in both Eastern and Western churches.