Nicholson Name Meaning

The name Nicholson is of English origin and has both surname and masculine given name origins. As a surname, it is derived from the patronymic form "son of Nicholas," meaning "son of a victorious person." The given name origin is from the medieval form of Nicholas, which means "victory of the people."

As a surname, Nicholson is fairly common in English-speaking countries, particularly in Scotland and Northern England. It was originally used to denote the offspring or descendant of someone named Nicholas. Over time, it has also been adopted as a first name.