Origin, Meaning, And History Of Niklaus
Niklaus is a Swiss variation of the name Nicholas, an acronym of the Greek Nikolaos or Nikólaos. This name is of Greek and Slavic origin meaning ‘victory of the people.’
Prominent Christian figures shared the name Nicholas, like Saint Nicholas. He was an Anatolian bishop who existed throughout the fourth century. Legend has it that he protected a poor man’s daughters from prostitution. In addition to Greece and Russia, he is the patron saint of merchants, sailors, and children. He served as the inspiration for the character known as Santa Claus, the bearer of Christmas gifts. Five popes and two Russian czars have worn the name.
On the other hand, Nikolaos is a popular Greek given name that means ‘conqueror of the people’ or ‘people’s champion.’ It is the Greek equivalent of the name Nicholas. This name appears in the Bible as that of an Antiochene convert who served as one of the church’s seven deacons in Jerusalem.
The name Niklaus has numerous variations in languages like English, German, Scandinavian, Hungarian, Spanish, Czech, Irish, Dutch, French, Slavic, and Spanish. Some widely used variants include Nichols, Nicklas, Nicklaus, Niclas, Niklas, Niklos, Nicholas, Nicolaas, Nicolas, Nicolás, Nikolaas, Nikolaos, Nikolas, Nikolaus, Nikolos, Nikulas, and Nioclas. The name first appeared in 1979, and its popularity peaked in 2018. The name ‘Niklaus’ appeared 954 times in the SSA public database between 1880 and 2018.
In fiction, the American soap opera Sunset Beach featuresBrad Niklaus. It is based on the California coast, in Sunset Beach in Orange County. The show depicts the love and daily lives of its inhabitants. The show was nominated for 22 different categories, winning two Daytime Emmys. Another widely popular fictional character is the main character of ‘The Originals’ and ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ calledNiklaus Mikaelson. His nickname is Klaus, and he is one of the most feared and ruthless villains in the series.
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- Jack William NicklausAmerican golfer and golf course designer, known for winning 117 professional tournaments and a record 18 major championships.
- Niklaus SchillingSwiss film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter; best-known for his film, The Expulsion from Paradise which received recognition at the the 27th Berlin International Film Festival.
- Niklaus StumpSwiss-Nordic skier, well-known for becoming fourth at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.
- Hans NiclausGerman basketball player, notable for competing at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
- Niklaus WirthSwiss computer scientist, notable for designing the computer language Pascal for which he won the Turing Award, the highest distinction in computer science.
Niklaus On The Popularity Chart
The name Niklaus shot up in popularity after 2012, but its ranking has not seen much change over the years. Study the graphs below to gather more knowledge.
Popularity Over Time
During the late 90s, the name Niklaus was shared by less than 10 babies per million. However, this started to change from 2014 and in 2021, the name was given to 280 babies per million in the US.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
From 16,981 rank in 1980, the name fell in ranking gradually and hit its lowest at 34,486 in 2008. Since then, the name has recovered slightly and was ranked 18, 383 in 2021.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Niklaus?
The name Niklaus means the conquer for the nation.
2. What is the origin of the name Niklaus?
Niklaus has a Greek origin.
