Nicholai History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Nicholai family

The surname Nicholai was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Nicholai family

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Nicholai Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nicolai, Nicola, Nicolarts, Nicolas, Nicolay, Nicolau and many more.

Early Notables of the Nicholai family

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Nicholai migration to the United States +

Nicholai Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ulrich Nicholai, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 1

Nicholai Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Nicholai, aged 36, who landed in Missouri in 1848 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)