Eric Furtado

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Eric Furtado — eternal ruler
816K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Eric Furtado is a name that combines Scandinavian origins. The first name Eric is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. From the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei (ever) and ríkr (ruler). Name of Eric the Red, the Norse explorer who discovered Greenland. The surname Furtado: Furtado is a surname of Portuguese origin common in Portugal and Brazil. Abraham Furtado (1756-1817), French Sephardi Jew Aline Furtado (born 1995), Brazilian rugby union player Alvaro de Loyola Furtado (1914-1981), Indian medical doctor Andy Furtado (born 1980), Costa Rican footballer Anna Furtado (born 1947), American lesbian writer Antonio Luz Furtado (born 1934), Brazilian computer scientist Arlindo Gomes Furtado (born 1949), Cape Verdean bishop Avertano Furtado (born 1966), Indian politician C. L. Eric is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 816K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Eric reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Eric

Meaning: eternal ruler

Scandinavian

From the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei (ever) and ríkr (ruler). Name of Eric the Red, the Norse explorer who discovered Greenland.

Surname: Furtado

French

Furtado is a surname of Portuguese origin common in Portugal and Brazil. Abraham Furtado (1756-1817), French Sephardi Jew Aline Furtado (born 1995), Brazilian rugby union player Alvaro de Loyola Furtado (1914-1981), Indian medical doctor Andy Furtado (born 1980), Costa Rican footballer Anna Furtado (born 1947), American lesbian writer Antonio Luz Furtado (born 1934), Brazilian computer scientist Arlindo Gomes Furtado (born 1949), Cape Verdean bishop Avertano Furtado (born 1966), Indian politician C. L.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Eric is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
Sweden 15%
Norway 10%
Denmark 7%
United Kingdom 22%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Eric by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Eric Furtado

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Eric Furtado:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Eric?
The first name Eric originates from Scandinavian. From the Old Norse Eiríkr, composed of ei (ever) and ríkr (ruler). Name of Eric the Red, the Norse explorer who discovered Greenland.
When was Eric most popular?
The name Eric reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Furtado?
The surname Furtado originates from French. Furtado is a surname of Portuguese origin common in Portugal and Brazil. Abraham Furtado (1756-1817), French Sephardi Jew Aline Furtado (born 1995), Brazilian rugby union player Alvaro de Loyola Furtado (1914-1981), Indian medical doctor Andy Furtado (born 1980), Costa Rican footballer Anna Furtado (born 1947), American lesbian writer Antonio Luz Furtado (born 1934), Brazilian computer scientist Arlindo Gomes Furtado (born 1949), Cape Verdean bishop Avertano Furtado (born 1966), Indian politician C. L.
What are the origins of the name Eric Furtado?
The name Eric Furtado combines two different traditions: the first name Eric has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Furtado originates from French.
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