Erickson
Erickson is a surname of Scandinavian origin. It is a patronymic name meaning “son of Erik” or “son of Eric,” derived from the given name Erik, an Old Norse form of Eric. The spelling varies by region and language: Eriksson or Eriksen is common in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish traditions, while English-language forms include Erickson and Ericksen. The form Erickson with a single c is particularly common in the United States and Canada, where Nordic ancestry has often been Anglicized or altered over time.
The surname is found among people of Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish descent, and it spread to North
Notable bearers with the surname Erickson have achieved recognition across a range of fields, including science,
Variants and related names include Erikson, Eriksson, Eriksen, Erickson, and Ericksson. Differences in spelling often reflect
See also: Erickson (disambiguation) for places, organizations, or other uses associated with the name.