Nielsen
English edit
Etymology edit
From Danish and Norwegian Nielsen. Doublet of Nicholson.
Proper noun edit
Nielsen (plural Nielsens)
Statistics edit
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Nielsen is the 810th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 42,773 individuals. Nielsen is most common among White (94.2%) individuals.
Anagrams edit
Danish edit
Etymology edit
Originally a patronymic from Niels + -sen. Cognate with Norwegian Nilsen and Swedish Nilsson.
Proper noun edit
Nielsen
- a common surname originating as a patronymic
Icelandic edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Nielsen
- a surname
Norwegian edit
Etymology edit
Originally a patronymic from Niels + -sen.
Proper noun edit
Nielsen
- a surname originating as a patronymic