Find out how popular the last name Erekson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Erekson.

Erekson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Erekson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erekson in America

Erekson is the 36204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erekson surname appeared 619 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Erekson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erekson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Erekson

The surname "EREKSON" is of Scandinavian origin, specifically derived from the Old Norse personal name "Eiríkr", which means "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler". This name was popular among the Viking rulers and warriors of medieval times.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "EREKSON" can be traced back to the 11th century in Norway and Denmark. It was initially used as a patronymic, with the suffix "-son" added to indicate "son of Erik". Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

In the 13th century, the name "EREKSON" appeared in the Icelandic Sagas, which were written accounts of the lives and deeds of prominent Icelanders. One notable figure mentioned was Eirik Erekson, a renowned explorer and navigator who is believed to have been the first European to set foot in North America, around the year 1000 AD.

As the Vikings expanded their territories and influence, the name "EREKSON" spread to other parts of Europe, particularly the British Isles and parts of modern-day Germany. In the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, there are several entries of individuals with variations of the name, such as "Ericson" and "Eriksson".

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname "EREKSON", including:

1. Leif Erekson (c. 970 - c. 1020), the famous Norse explorer credited with discovering Vinland (present-day Newfoundland, Canada) around the year 1000.
2. Erik Erekson (c. 1180 - c. 1240), a prominent Norwegian chieftain and landowner during the civil war era in Norway.
3. Gudrun Erekson (c. 1300 - c. 1370), an influential Icelandic chieftain and landowner known for her involvement in the Sturlung Age conflicts.
4. Olaf Erekson (c. 1450 - c. 1520), a Danish merchant and sea captain who established trade routes between Denmark and the Baltic region.
5. Ingrid Erekson (c. 1650 - c. 1710), a Swedish author and poet who gained recognition for her works on Norse mythology and folklore.

The surname "EREKSON" has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Scandinavia, such as the village of Erikstad in Norway and the island of Eriksö in Sweden, both of which are believed to have been named after individuals bearing the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erekson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Erekson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Erekson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Erekson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Erekson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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