Johnson
| Pronunciation | Germanic |
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| Meaning | son of John |
| Region of origin | England, Normandy |
Johnson is a surname of Anglo-Norman origin meaning "Son of John". It is the second most common in the United States.[1][2] As a common family name in Scotland, Johnson is occasionally a variation of Johnston, a habitational name.
Etymology
The name itself is a
Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh has favoured".[1]
References
- ^ a b "Johnson name meanings". ancestry.com. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Wikisource:1990 Census Name Files dist.all.last (1-100)
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