Eric Fussell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Eric Fussell — eternal ruler
816K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Eric Fussell 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 Fussell: Aaron Fussell (1924–2014), American politician and educator Alexander Fussell (c. 1814–1881), English artist and illustrator Bartholomew Fussell (1794–1871), American abolitionist and early advocate of women's careers as physicians Betty Fussell (born 1927), American writer Charles Fussell (born 1938), American composer Charles Lewis Fussell, (1840–1909), American painter Chris Fussell (born 1976), American Major League Baseball pitcher Don Fussell, American computer scientist Edwin Sill Fussell (1922–2002), American writer Fred Fussell (1895–1966), American Major League Baseball pitcher Jacob. 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: Fussell

English

Aaron Fussell (1924–2014), American politician and educator Alexander Fussell (c. 1814–1881), English artist and illustrator Bartholomew Fussell (1794–1871), American abolitionist and early advocate of women's careers as physicians Betty Fussell (born 1927), American writer Charles Fussell (born 1938), American composer Charles Lewis Fussell, (1840–1909), American painter Chris Fussell (born 1976), American Major League Baseball pitcher Don Fussell, American computer scientist Edwin Sill Fussell (1922–2002), American writer Fred Fussell (1895–1966), American Major League Baseball pitcher Jacob.

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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 Fussell

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 Fussell:

3
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Fussell?
The surname Fussell originates from English. Aaron Fussell (1924–2014), American politician and educator Alexander Fussell (c. 1814–1881), English artist and illustrator Bartholomew Fussell (1794–1871), American abolitionist and early advocate of women's careers as physicians Betty Fussell (born 1927), American writer Charles Fussell (born 1938), American composer Charles Lewis Fussell, (1840–1909), American painter Chris Fussell (born 1976), American Major League Baseball pitcher Don Fussell, American computer scientist Edwin Sill Fussell (1922–2002), American writer Fred Fussell (1895–1966), American Major League Baseball pitcher Jacob.
What are the origins of the name Eric Fussell?
The name Eric Fussell combines two different traditions: the first name Eric has Scandinavian roots, while the surname Fussell originates from English.
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