Erikson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Erikson family

The surname Erikson was first found in Brunswick, where the name Erichson was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Erikson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Erikson research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1018 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Erikson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Erikson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Erichson, Erichsen, Ericson, Erickson, Ericksen and many more.

Early Notables of the Erikson family

Leif Erikson, also known as Leif the Lucky (c.9700-1018), a Norse explorer who is thought to have been the first European to set foot on continental America...

Erikson Ranking

the United States, the name Erikson is the 10,508^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Erikson migration to the United States +

Erikson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bersven Erikson, who arrived in Texas in 1852 2
Cajsa Erikson, who landed in New York, NY in 1869 2
Carl Erikson, aged 3, who arrived in New York, NY in 1869 2
Christina Erikson, aged 20, who landed in New York, NY in 1869 2
Emma Erikson, aged 6, who arrived in New York, NY in 1869 2
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Erikson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Andero Gustaf Erikson, who arrived in Wisconsin in 1914 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Erikson (post 1700) +

Raymond L. Erikson (1936-2020), American molecular biologist and virologist who noted research on cell growth and regulation, John F. Drum American Cancer Society Professor of Cellular and Developmental Biology at Harvard University
Jon Erikson (1954-2014), American long distance swimmer who was the first of only three people to have ever completed a three way swim of the English Channel
Robert S. Erikson, American political scientist who specializes in American politics, professor of political science at Columbia University
Kai Theodor Erikson (b. 1931), Austrian-born American sociologist, noted as an authority on the social consequences of catastrophic events, 76th President of the American Sociological Association
Tom Erikson (b. 1964), American former amateur wrestler and mixed martial artist who competed in the super heavyweight division
Andrea "Andy" Erikson (b. 1987), American stand-up comedian known as one of the top five finalists on the 2015 season of the TV show Last Comic Standing
Douglas Elwin "Duke" Erikson (b. 1951), American musician, songwriter, screenwriter, film producer and record producer, best known as a co-founder and guitarist of the alternative rock band Garbage which has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide
Sara Erikson, American television and film actress
Erik H. Erikson (1902-1994), American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst awarded the 1970 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
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Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)