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Erickson

EH-rihk-suhn

Erickson (name) means a surname meaning "son of Eric," anglicized from Scandinavian forms such as Eriksen or Eriksson. Example: “The Erickson family has lived in Minnesota for four generations.”

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A surname meaning "son of Eric," anglicized from Scandinavian forms such as Eriksen or Eriksson.

"The Erickson family has lived in Minnesota for four generations."

How to use Erickson

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname meaning "son of Eric," common among Scandinavian-American families.

Word forms

Ericksons plural

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Etymology

An anglicized version of Danish/Norwegian Eriksen or Swedish Eriksson, both meaning "son of Erik."

Origin: Norwegian

Rhymes for Erickson

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Erickson” mean?

The word “Erickson” means a surname meaning "son of Eric," anglicized from Scandinavian forms such as Eriksen or Eriksson. In plain terms, a surname meaning "son of Eric," common among Scandinavian-American families.

How do you pronounce “Erickson”?

“Erickson” is pronounced EH-rihk-suhn (/ˈɛɹɪksən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Erickson” in a sentence?

Here is “Erickson” used in a sentence: “The Erickson family has lived in Minnesota for four generations.”

What part of speech is “Erickson”?

“Erickson” is a name.

Where does the word “Erickson” come from?

The word “Erickson” comes from Norwegian. An anglicized version of Danish/Norwegian Eriksen or Swedish Eriksson, both meaning "son of Erik.".

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