Nix (or Nicks) is a surname of English origin, which initially indicated that the person so named was the child of a person named Nicholas, traditionally shortened to "Nick".
[1] It is therefore closely related to Nixon and Nickson, which are derived from "Nick's son", and also related to Nicholl and Nicholson, derived from another variation of Nicholas.
[2] Of the later period of New Testament history, few names were better represented than 'Nicholas,' but it was ' St Nicholas' of the fourth century who chiefly gave it its position.
Owing to several well-known legends that connected themselves with this famous Archbishop of Myra, he became the patron saint of boys, sailors, parish clerks, and even thieves.
Two of the most favoured curtailments of this name were 'Nicol' and ' Nick.'