Johnson is a patronymic surname of Anglo-Norman origin. It is a patronym of the given name John and literally means "son of John" "Son of John". It is the second most common in the United States.[1][2] The name John derives from Latin Johannes, which is derived through Greek Ἰωάννης Iōannēs from Hebrew יוחנן Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh has favoured".[1]
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɒnsən/ |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English, Scottish |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Germanic |
| Meaning | son of John |
| Region of origin | England, Normandy |
References
edit- ^ a b "Johnson name meanings". ancestry.com. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Wikisource:1990 Census Name Files dist.all.last (1-100)
