Submitted Name Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. neelson [key] Other Forms FormsNielson, Nilsson Edit Status Status [history·contributorshide contributors] Added 4/27/2016 by Mors Edited 4/30/2016 by Beautiful Victory Meaning & History Means "son of NEIL". Often an English respelling of the surnames NIELSEN or NILSEN.