About Erie
The surname Erie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Erie" in the county of Dumfries and Galloway. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "eyrr," meaning "gravel bank" or "ridge." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or was associated with this geographical feature. Over time, the surname Erie has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively uncommon surname today.
The surname Erie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Erie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Erie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Erie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.