English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name Uncommon

Nielsen

Nielsen (name) means a Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels". Example: “The Nielsen ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme.”

name
1
A Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels".
"The Nielsen ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme."

Word forms

Nielsens plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Nielsen” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The _____ ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme.

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish and Norwegian Nielsen; it shares its roots with the English surname Nicholson.

Origin: Norwegian

Frequently asked questions

What does “Nielsen” mean?

The word “Nielsen” means a Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels".

How do you use “Nielsen” in a sentence?

Here is “Nielsen” used in a sentence: “The Nielsen ratings measure how many people watch a TV programme.”

What part of speech is “Nielsen”?

“Nielsen” is a name.

Where does the word “Nielsen” come from?

The word “Nielsen” comes from Norwegian. Borrowed from Danish and Norwegian Nielsen; it shares its roots with the English surname Nicholson.

Is “Nielsen” a common word?

“Nielsen” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Featured in

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial