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UK surname

Eriksson

A Swedish patronymic surname meaning "son of Erik".

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Eriksson surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 311, ranked #14,376, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wealden, Richmond upon Thames and St. Helens.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eriksson is 321 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5083.3%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

311

2016, ranked #14,376

Peak year

2014

321 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Eriksson had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016, ranked #14,376.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 33 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Eriksson surname distribution map

The map shows where the Eriksson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Eriksson surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Eriksson over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1901 historical 17 #32,146
1911 historical 33 #29,703
1997 modern 135 #22,499
1998 modern 179 #19,372
1999 modern 199 #18,293
2000 modern 192 #18,683
2001 modern 183 #18,980
2002 modern 200 #18,294
2003 modern 177 #19,549
2004 modern 190 #18,792
2005 modern 217 #17,217
2006 modern 237 #16,334
2007 modern 255 #15,687
2008 modern 272 #15,152
2009 modern 276 #15,300
2010 modern 293 #14,974
2011 modern 289 #14,974
2012 modern 312 #14,131
2013 modern 320 #14,104
2014 modern 321 #14,150
2015 modern 310 #14,402
2016 modern 311 #14,376

Geography

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Where Erikssons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wealden, Richmond upon Thames, St. Helens and Kensington and Chelsea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wealden 015 Wealden
2 Richmond upon Thames 001 Richmond upon Thames
3 St. Helens 020 St. Helens
4 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Kensington and Chelsea 016 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Eriksson

These lists show first names that appear often with the Eriksson surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Eriksson

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Eriksson, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Eriksson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Eriksson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Eriksson is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Eriksson is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Eriksson falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Eriksson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Eriksson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Eriksson

The surname Eriksson originates from Sweden and dates back to the 11th century. It is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Erik". Erik was a popular Norse name derived from the Old Norse word "eiríkr", which means "eternal ruler" or "ever ruler".

Eriksson was primarily found in central and southern Sweden, particularly in the regions of Västergötland, Östergötland, and Småland. The name is closely associated with the Viking era, as many Norsemen bore the name Erik during this time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eriksson can be found in the Gesta Danorum, a 12th-century work by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus. The text mentions an individual named Ericus, which is the Latin form of Erik.

During the medieval period, the name Eriksson appeared in various Swedish records and chronicles. For instance, an Ericus Eriksson is mentioned in the Westrogothic Law, a legal code from the 13th century.

In the 14th century, a prominent Swede named Erengisle Eriksson served as a lagman (lawspeaker) in Västergötland. He played a crucial role in the negotiations that led to the Kalmar Union, which united the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under a single monarch.

Another notable figure was Erik Eriksson Leijonhufvud (1475-1520), a Swedish statesman and diplomat who served as the regent of Sweden during the minority of King Gustav I Vasa.

In the 16th century, Erik Eriksson Gyllenstierna (1550-1616) was a Swedish nobleman and military commander who fought against the Russian forces during the Ingrian War.

During the 17th century, Erik Eriksson Brofelt (1625-1680) was a Swedish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Stockholm, including the Riddarhuset (House of Nobility).

Throughout history, the surname Eriksson has been associated with various place names and locations in Sweden. For example, Erikssons hög (Eriksson's mound) is an ancient burial mound located in Kågeröd, Scania.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Eriksson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eriksson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Dorset leads with 2 Erikssons recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.22x.

County Total Index
Dorset 2 52.22x
Middlesex 2 3.42x
Northumberland 2 23.02x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. North Shields in Northumberland leads with 2 Erikssons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1176.47x.

Place Total Index
North Shields 2 1176.47x
Portland 2 952.38x
St Sepulchre London 2 2222.22x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Eriksson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
G. 1
H.E. 1
J.G. 1
Johan 1
Johannes 1
R. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Eriksson households.

FAQ

Eriksson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Eriksson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Eriksson surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Eriksson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 311 in 2016. That gives Eriksson a modern rank of #14,376.

What does the Eriksson surname mean?

A Swedish patronymic surname meaning "son of Erik".

What does the Eriksson map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Eriksson bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.