Nichol Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Nichol Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Nichol family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 58
Agricultural Labourer 49
Independent 38
Male Servant 27
Weaver 25
Labourer 24
Farmer 18
Shepherd 13
Coal Miner 11
Shoe Maker 10
Wool Comber 9
Blacksmith 8
Dress Maker 7
Joiner 6
Pauper 6
Worsted Hand Loom Weaver 6
Clerk 5
Tailor 5
Worsted Weaver 5
Cotton Winder 4
Dyer 4
Gardener 4
Iron Moulder 4
Ironstone Labourer 4
Worsted Spinner 4

Nichol Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Nichol 100% 17,451
2 Nicholl 86% 10,785
3 Nichole 86% 479

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The surname Nichol is the most popular version of all its varients

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