Definition of "Erickson"

A surname from Nordic [in turn originating as a patronymic]

1. A surname from Danish [in turn originating as a patronymic], anglicized from Eriksen.  examples

2. A surname from Norwegian [in turn originating as a patronymic], anglicized from Eriksen.  examples

3. A surname from Swedish [in turn originating as a patronymic], anglicized from Eriksson.  examples

A placename

1. An unincorporated community in British Columbia, Canada.  examples

2. An unincorporated community in Manitoba, Canada; named for postmaster E. Albert Erickson.  examples

3. An unincorporated community in California, United States.  examples