The Ericksson Last Name

Ericksson is a spelling of the Swedish surname Erickson. In origin, the name means “Son of Eric”.

You may also find the name written Ericsson, Eriksson and Erikson. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. The extra “s” in Ericksson is a spelling habit rather than a different name.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Erickson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Ericksson surname pack.