Erikson Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Erikson is a branch of the Erickson name tree. The name is generally explained as “Son of Eric”. Erikson is listed among the recognised spellings of Erickson. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Eriksson, Ericksson and Eriksen.

2,635 Americans were listed as Erikson in the 2010 census.

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