Johnson (surname)

Johnson
Pronunciation/ˈdʒɒnsən/ ⓘ
LanguageEnglish, Scottish
Origin
LanguageGermanic
Meaningson of John
Region of originEngland, Normandy

Johnson is a patronymic surname of Anglo-Norman origin. It is a patronym of the given name John and literally means "son of John". It is the second most common surname in the United States.[1]

References

  • Wiktionary logo The dictionary definition of Johnson at Wiktionary
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