Erickson Family Crest framed artprint

The Erickson Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Erickson

Erickson (along with its Scandinavian forms Eriksson and Erichsen) is an ancient patronymic surname meaning "son of Erik" (derived from Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei, meaning "ever" or "eternal," and ríkr, meaning "ruler" or "king"). Rooted in Viking history, the name was borne by early Norse royal dynasties across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Following Scandinavian emigration, the Anglicised spelling Erickson became widely established in Britain and North America.

The symbolism and formal recognition of the Erickson coat of arms

Visually refined, the Erickson coat of arms features an argent / silver or white field divided vertically per pale, charged with a dimidiated deep blue fleur-de-lis on the left and a deep blue saltire cross (St. Andrew's cross) on the right. In classical heraldry, the argent / silver or white field denotes sincerity and peace, while the deep blue fleur-de-lis represents grace, purity, and noble service. The blue saltire cross symbolises architectural strength and steadfast faith. The formal recognition of this armorial design was codified in Nordic patrician registers and international European heraldic compilations.

Historical figures

Leif Erikson / Erickson (c. 970–c. 1020): Legendary Norse explorer who led the first European expedition to North America (Vinland).
Ingeborg Eriksdotter / Erickson (c. 1212–1254): Swedish royal princess and Duchess of Östergötland.
John Ericsson / Erickson (1803–1889): Famed Swedish-born mechanical engineer and inventor who designed the ironclad USS Monitor.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.