Does anyone know where the surname NICKLESS originated from and it,s meaning?

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Does anyone know where the surname NICKLESS originated from and it,s meaning?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: According to the website below,the surname Nickless is a variation of the surname Nicholas. T"he surname Nicholas derived from the Greek given name Nikolaos, from nikan = to conquer + laos = people. It was a popular given name throughout Christian Europe during the Middle Ages. The 4th century bishop Nicholas was venerated by both the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, and was the subject of many legends."