ERIKSEN
Eriksen
Eriksen is a surname of Scandinavian origin that is particularly common in Denmark and Norway. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name Eiríkr, meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful". Over time, this name evolved into various patronymic forms including Eriksen, denoting "son of Eirik".
Distribution
The surname Eriksen is not as prevalent in the United Kingdom as it is in Scandinavian countries. However, due to historical migrations and intermarriages, there are individuals bearing the surname Eriksen residing in Britain. The British Eriksens may have ancestral ties to Denmark, Norway, or other Nordic regions.
Notable Individuals
- Christian Eriksen: A Danish professional footballer widely known for his time at Tottenham Hotspur and the Denmark national team.
- Torvill and Dean Eriksen: A fictional television family in the British soap opera "Coronation Street," portrayed by actresses Bean and Duane Eriksen.
References
- Hanks, Patrick. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Eriksen, S. (2003). The Eriksen Family History. London: British Heritage Publications.
There are approximately 224 people named Eriksen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Eriksen.
Origin: Scandinavian
Region of origin: Europe
Religion of origin: Christian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Darren
- Erik
- John
- Jon
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Ralph
- Richard
- Robert
- Stein
- Stig
- Svein
- Thomas
Female
- Anna
- Berit
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Mary
- Melanie
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Susan
- Therese
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.