Nellie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Nellie family

The surname Nellie was first found in Austria, where the name Nelle became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Nellie family

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Nellie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nelle, Nellen, Nell, Neille, Nelli, Nellenburg, Nellen, Nellessen, Nellie, Nelly, Nellenberg, Nellberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Nellie family

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Migration of the Nellie family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Nelly, who settled in Maryland in 1658; Abigall Nelle, who settled in Virginia sometime between 1701 and 1702; Hen Neille, who settled in New England in 1718.

Contemporary Notables of the name Nellie (post 1700) +

Florence Nellie Udell CBE, RGN, SRN, FRSH, FSCM, British nurse, nursing administrator and government official
Caroline Nellie Vernon (1908-1988), English author
Nellie Ashford (b. 1943), American self-taught folk artist
Nellie Casman (1896-1984), American actress and singer in Yiddish theater, born in Proskurov, Russian Empire, and moved to the United States in the early 1900s
Nellie Spindler (1891-1917), British nurse killed during the Battle of Passchendaele in World War I
Nellie Stockbridge (1868-1965), American frontier mining district photographer, the oldest living member of the Zonta International club for advancement of women when she died
Nellie McKegg, New Zealand actress, known for Impossible (2022) and Buzzy Bee and Friends (2009)
Nellie R. Santiago, American politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000; Republican Candidate for New York State Senate 17th District, 2002
Nellie Hencken, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State Treasurer, 1928
Nellie L. Farley, American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut Republican State Central Committee, 1940