About Ericson
The surname Ericson is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Erik, which itself comes from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. The name Erik means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." Therefore, the surname Ericson can be interpreted to mean "son of Erik" or "descendant of Erik." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, indicating a person's lineage or family connection to someone named Erik.
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The surname Ericson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ericson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ericson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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