There are
863
Nicolays in the USA
Nicolay is the
27818th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Nicolay

JohnNicolay

John George Nicolay was a German-born American biographer, private secretary to US President Abraham Lincoln, and co-author of Lincoln's biography.

AustinNicolay

Austin Nicolay was an American painter known for his landscape and marine paintings, particularly of the California coast.

NicholasNicolay

Nicholas Bosworth Nicolay was an American diplomat and historian who served as Ambassador to Bulgaria and wrote extensively on international relations.

PaulLaurence

Paul Laurence Nicolay was an American poet, journalist, and civil rights activist known for his influential poetry on the African American experience.

HenningNicolay

Henning Nicolay was a Danish composer and musician known for his contributions to the classical music scene in Denmark.

CarolinaNicolay

Carolina Nicolay is a Swedish actress known for her roles in various Swedish television series and films.

BjornNicolay

Bjorn Nicolay is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwegian club Rosenborg.

KarlNicolay

Karl Nicolay was a Russian botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of flora in the Russian Far East.

OliverNicolay

Oliver Nicolay is a French jazz pianist and composer known for his innovative approach to improvisation and composition.

MariaNikolayeva

Maria Nikolayeva is a Russian pianist known for her interpretations of classical piano compositions, particularly those of Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Nicolay Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Nicolay' is of Russian origin and is derived from the given name Nikolay, which means 'victory of the people'. It is a patronymic surname typically associated with the male given name Nikolay.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Nicolay' is distributed across various countries, with significant populations in Russia, Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Nicolay' include 'Nikolayev', 'Nicolae', 'Nicolai', 'Niculae', 'Nicola', 'Nicolaï', 'Nicólas', 'Nikolaev', and 'Nikolaic'.
Migration and ImmigrationIndividuals with the surname 'Nicolay' have migrated and immigrated to different countries, particularly during periods of political and social upheaval in Russia and Eastern Europe.