2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Erixon
A Swedish surname derived from the personal name Erik and the suffix "son", meaning son of Erik.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Erixon. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Erixon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Erixon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Erixon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Erixon
The surname Erixon originates from Sweden and dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to have roots in the Old Norse language, deriving from the word "erikr," which means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." This name was commonly used in Scandinavian countries during the Viking era.
The earliest recorded instances of the Erixon surname can be traced back to the parish records of Småland, a historical province in southern Sweden. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Erik Erixson, born in 1658 in the village of Hultsjö.
In the 18th century, the Erixon name appeared in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable example is Johan Erixon, a farmer and landowner who lived in the town of Vaggeryd from 1725 to 1798.
As the name spread across Sweden, it underwent several spelling variations, such as Ericsson, Eriksson, and Erickson. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional customs.
One of the earliest known individuals with the Erixon surname outside of Sweden was Hans Erixon, born in 1804 in Kalmar County. He immigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and settled in Minnesota, where he worked as a farmer.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Erixon surname. For instance, Sven Erixon (1888-1968) was a Swedish geographer and ethnologist who made significant contributions to the study of cultural landscapes and folk traditions in Scandinavia.
Another prominent figure was Gunnar Erixon (1918-2012), a Swedish economist and author who served as the director of the Stockholm School of Economics from 1977 to 1983. He was widely recognized for his work on industrial organization and competition policy.
In the field of literature, Sigrid Erixon (1896-1986) was a Swedish author and playwright known for her novels and plays that explored the lives of ordinary people in rural Sweden.
Additionally, the name Erixon has been associated with the Swedish automotive industry. One example is Bertil Erixon (1921-2002), an engineer who played a crucial role in the development of the Volvo P1800 sports car in the 1960s.
Overall, the Erixon surname has a rich history deeply rooted in Swedish culture and tradition, with notable individuals contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Erixon
Among Census respondents with the surname Erixon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Erixon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Erixon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Erixon
Erixon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,744 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-6 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,223 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,744 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 3,223 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Erixon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #154,755 | -2.1% |
| Count | 108 | 102 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Erixon bearers went from 108 to 102 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 3,223 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #154,755.
FAQ
Erixon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Erixon?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Erixon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Erixon?
Erixon ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Erixon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Erixon.
Has Erixon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Erixon went from 108 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Erixon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Erixon, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Black (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Erixon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Erixon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Black (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Erixon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Erixon mean?
A Swedish surname derived from the personal name Erik and the suffix "son", meaning son of Erik. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Erixon (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Erixon?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Erixon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.