There are
1882
Eks in the USA
Ek is the
15546th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ek

BjörnEkblom

Björn Ekblom is a Swedish former long jumper and triple jumper who represented Sweden at the Olympic Games and World Championships.

EvaEkeblad

Eva Ekeblad was a Swedish countess, salon hostess, agronomist, and scientist known for her discovery of a method to make flour and alcohol from potatoes.

JanneEklund

Janne Eklund is a retired Swedish ice hockey player who won several championships with the Färjestad BK team.

JohanEk

Johan Ek is a Swedish film director and screenwriter known for his work on the film 'The Circle.'

KarinEk

Karin Ek is a Swedish cross-country skier who won several medals at the Winter Olympics and World Championships.

Lars-ErikEk

Lars-Erik Ek is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs in Sweden and Switzerland.

SvenEklund

Sven Eklund was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, and actor known for his work during the golden age of Swedish cinema.

UlfEklund

Ulf Eklund is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who represented the Swedish national team at the Olympic Games and World Championships.

VictorEkbom

Victor Ekbom is a Swedish former footballer who played as a defender for various clubs in Sweden and Norway.

YvonneEkmann

Yvonne Ekmann was a Danish stage and film actress known for her performances in Danish and Swedish films.

Ek Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Ek' is of Swedish and Danish origin. It is a short form of the personal name 'Erik' or 'Eskil,' which means 'ever ruler' or 'divine cauldron' respectively.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Ek' is most commonly found in Sweden and Denmark, where it originated. It may also be found in other Scandinavian countries and among Scandinavian diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Ek' include 'Eke,' 'Eek,' 'Eck,' and 'Eick'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Ek' mainly involves movement within Scandinavian countries and migration to other countries with Scandinavian diaspora, such as the United States and Canada.