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Nicholson
NIH-kuhl-suhn
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A surname meaning "son of Nicholas".
"Jack Nicholson is one of the most celebrated actors of his generation."
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Etymology
From Nicholas plus -son ("son of"). It shares its roots with the surname Nielsen.