His son was Lief Erickson.
Leif Erikson's last name, "Erikson," means "son of Erik," referring to his father, Erik the Red. The name reflects the Norse tradition of patronymics, where children are named after their parents. In this case, Erikson signifies that Leif is the son of Erik.
Yes Erik the red was a viking along with his son Leif Eriksson
one of his sons was Leif Eriksson (get it Erik's son (snare, snare, CRASH)
The Vikings, like Erik the Red and his son Leif Ericson.
His sons had the same last name, they just weren't famous.
Leif Ericson.
Erik the Red.
To America--------------No, Erik the Red founded a viking colony in Greenland. It was Leif Eriksson (son of Erik the Red) who discovered America.
Erik the Red and his son Leif Ericson.
Erik the Red and his son Leif Ericson.
Erik the Red and his son Leif Ericson.
Leif Eriksson got his name from his father Erik the Red (whose name was actually Erik Thorvaldsson). Erikkson= Erik's Son. Erik's father was called Thorvald. This is patronymic naming and is still common in Iceland. Daughters are named for their mother, so Astrid daughter of Sigrid in Iceland would be called Astrid Sigridsdottir.