There are
1185
Erikssons in the USA
Eriksson is the
21912nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Eriksson

LeifErikson

Leif Erikson was a Norse explorer who is credited with being the first known European to have set foot in North America, around the year 1000.

ZlatanIbrahimović

Zlatan Ibrahimović is a Swedish professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation.

GretaErikson

Greta Erikson was a Swedish actress known for her roles in acclaimed films like 'Persona' and 'Wild Strawberries,' directed by Ingmar Bergman.

AndersEriksson

Anders Eriksson is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who had a successful career in the NHL and represented Sweden in international competitions.

Lars-ErikEriksson

Lars-Erik Eriksson was a Swedish musician and composer known for his work in the genre of electronic music, particularly the subgenre of ambient music.

ErikEriksson

Erik Eriksson is a Swedish psychologist and psychotherapist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of psychosocial development and his concept of 'identity crisis.'

IngridErikson

Ingrid Erikson is a Swedish journalist and television presenter known for her role as the host of popular talk shows and news programs in Sweden.

GustafErikson

Gustaf Erikson was a Finnish shipowner and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the sailing ship era, building a fleet of windjammers for the timber trade.

KarinBoye

Karin Boye was a Swedish poet and novelist known for her influential works, including the poetry collection 'For the Tree's Sake' and the dystopian novel 'Kallocain.'

JohanErikson

Johan Erikson was a Swedish architect and urban planner known for his modernist designs, including the iconic Stockholm Central Station and the Town Hall of Kiruna.

Eriksson Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Eriksson' is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Erik,' which is a variant of the Old Norse name 'Eiríkr.' 'Eiríkr' means 'eternal ruler' in Old Norse.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Eriksson' is most commonly found in the Scandinavian countries of Sweden and Finland, as well as in other countries with a significant Scandinavian diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Eriksson' include 'Eriksen' and 'Erixon.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Eriksson' have migrated to other countries, such as the United States and Canada, during periods of emigration from Scandinavia.