Explore the Family Name Errickson
The meaning of Errickson
Probably an altered form of Eriksen, Erikson, etc.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Errickson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Errickson ranked 32,026 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to a rank of 34,758 by 2010 - a decline of 8.53%. The count of people with the surname also decreased during this decade from 680 to 650, a reduction of 4.41%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Errickson per 100,000 population fell by 12%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #34,758 | -8.53% |
| Count | 680 | 650 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Errickson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Errickson surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all (98.09%) identified as White. By 2010, though still the majority, this percentage had fallen slightly to 96%. Over the same period, there were small but noticeable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or with two or more races, accounting for 0.77%, 1.54%, and 1.38% respectively, of those bearing the Errickson name. There was no change in the percentage identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 96% | -2.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |