As a masculine given name, Nelson can mean "champion, dark, or island".
As a surname, it means "son of Nell", a nickname for Eleanor.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Nelson's last name can vary depending on the individual referred to, as "Nelson" is a common first name or surname. If you are referring to a specific person, such as the famous British naval commander Horatio Nelson, then his last name is indeed "Nelson." If you have a particular Nelson in mind, please provide more context for a more accurate answer.
The name of the tribe Nelson Mandela comes from is Tembu Xhosa and it apparently means 'i am because you are'.
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Nelson. His full name is Elisha Nelson Manning.
Ricky Nelson Willy Nelson
Nelson Moncada's birth name is Nelson Moncada.
Nelson Rockefeller's birth name is Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich.
Nelson Steegers's birth name is Nelson Steegers Fumero.
Nelson Algren's birth name is Nelson Ahlgren Abraham.
Nelson Bond's birth name is Nelson Slade Bond.
Nelson Briles's birth name is Nelson Kelley Briles.
Nelson DeMille's birth name is Nelson Richard DeMille.
Nelson Demorest's birth name is Nelson Coroli Demorest.
Nelson Eddy's birth name is Eddy, Nelson Ackerman.
Nelson Embleton's birth name is George Nelson Embleton.