Nilsson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The origin of the distinguished Nilsson family can be traced to the historic Scandinavian country of Sweden. The surname Nilsson is derived from the Scandianavian personal name Njáll. This name is in turn derived from the Gaelic name Niall, which was adopted by Scandinavian settlers in Ireland. Over time, the forms Niels and Nils developed. The suffix -sson and its variants are translatable as son of.

Nilsson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nielsen, Nielson, Nielssen, Niellsen, Nilsen, Nilson, Nilssen and many more.

Nilsson Ranking

In the United States, the name Nilsson is the 7,383rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1





Nilsson migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Nilsson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Nilsson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Nilsson migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Nilsson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Nilsson (post 1700) +
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