The surname Nilson is an Americanized form of Swedish Nilsson, Norwegian Nilsen, and Norwegian, or North German Nielsen. 'Nilson 'is derived from the Scandinavian personal name 'Nils', which is a variant of 'Nicholas', and is an Americanized form of the Swedish surname 'Nilsson', which is itself from the Gaelic name Niall. This rise reflects a growing Scandinavian influence in American culture. The name Nilson is important because it represents a connection to Scandinavian heritage and has become a symbol of cultural diversity in the United States.
