Nicheson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland/England
Ireland

The roots of the Nicheson family stretch back to the Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands, who were the first to use their surname. It is derived from personal name Nicholas, which is derived from the Old English first name Nik, or Nikke, which came from the personal name Nicholas.

Early Origins of the Nicheson family

The surname Nicheson was first found in Cumberland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Nicheson family

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Nicheson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nixon, Nicksoun, Nickson, Nicheson, Nickson and others.

Early Notables of the Nicheson family

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Migration of the Nicheson family to Ireland

Some of the Nicheson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Nicheson family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Nickson settled in Pennsylvania in 1683 with his wife Marjory and six sons and three daughters; Alexander Nixon arrived in Philadelphia in 1852; along with David, Edward, George, James, Joseph, Nathaniel, Robert, Thomas and William Nixon..

The Nicheson Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Toujours pret
Motto Translation: Always ready.