Erichsen

Erichsen is a surname of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is a patronymic name meaning "son of Eric" and is formed from the given name Eric (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful") combined with the common Scandinavian suffix -sen, which denotes "son of."

Spelling variants include Erichson, Ericksen, Eriksen, and related forms such as Eriksson and Ericsson in other Nordic language contexts. The -sen forms are typical in Denmark and Norway, while -sson forms are common in Sweden.

Geographic distribution: In contemporary times, Erichsen is most frequent in Denmark and Norway, with diaspora communities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other countries due to migration and ancestry.

Notable bearers: The surname has been carried by individuals across fields such as science, arts, politics, and sports, contributing to national and international contexts. As with many patronymic surnames, its bearers have appeared in historical records and modern public life.

See also: Eriksen, Eriksson, Ericsson, Erickson. These surnames share the same patronymic root derived from the given name Eric/Erik.