The surname Erik was first found in Brunswick, where the name Erichson was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Erik family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Erik research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1018 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Erik History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Erik Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Erichson, Erichsen, Ericson, Erickson, Ericksen and many more.
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Early Notables of the Erik family
Notables of the time included
Leif Erikson, also known as Leif the Lucky (c.9700-1018), a Norse explorer who is thought to have been the first European to set foot on continental America...
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Migration of the Erik family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Erich Erichson, who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1822; Caroline Erichson, who came to New York from Bremen in 1860; Christian Erichson, who was naturalized in Indiana in 1873.
Contemporary Notables of the name Erik (post 1700)
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Lars Erik Eriksen (b. 1954), retired Norwegian cross-country skier
Lars Erik Westerberg (b. 1948), CEO and President of the Swedish automotive safety company Autoliv, current Cairman of the Board
Gottfried Erik Fuchs (1889-1972), also known as Godfrey Fuchs, German Olympic footballer
Dag Erik Pedersen (1959-2024), Norwegian road racing cyclist
Peter Erik Danielsson (b. 1974), Swedish politician, he served as Mayor of Helsingborg (2006-2022)
Johan Erik Gullichsen (1936-2023), Finnish paper engineer and professor for Pulping Technology at Helsinki University of Technology
Ricarlo Erik Flanagan (1980-2021), American actor, comedian and rapper, born in Cleveland, Ohio
Mats Erik Johansson (1951-2017), Swedish journalist and politician, Member of the Swedish Riksdag for Stockholm Municipality (2006-2014)
Trond Erik Bertelsen (b. 1984), Norwegian footballer
Nico Erik Rosberg (b. 1985), German Formula One Racing Driver, son of Finnish Formula One Champion Keke Rosberg
