Erickson

/ˈɛrɪksən/ noun

A Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Eric,' commonly found in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish cultures.

From Old Norse Eiríkr (Eric) + son, where Eric derives from Old Norse ei 'ever, always' + ríkr 'ruler, king.' The patronymic suffix -son literally means 'son of,' creating surnames that identified family lineage.

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