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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 notesIn plain EnglishA surname meaning "son of Eric," common among Scandinavian-American families.
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Etymology
An anglicized version of Danish/Norwegian Eriksen or Swedish Eriksson, both meaning "son of Erik."
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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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