Nicolas Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Nicolas name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Nicolas coat of arms.
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Origin of the Nicolas name
Nicolas comes from the given name Nicolas, from Greek Nikolaos, "victory of the people". Saint Nicholas of Myra made it hugely popular across medieval Europe. The surname is common throughout France, especially in the east and north, and in Belgium.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Nicolas name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Nicolas name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Nicolas name FAQ
What does the Nicolas name mean?
Victory of the people. Common variants include Nicolle, Colas, Nicole.
Where does the Nicolas surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland.
Is there a Nicolas coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Nicolas crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Nicolas coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).