| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Scandinavian |
| Meaning | "son of Jan" |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Jansson, Jenson, Jansons/Jansone |
Janson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname, meaning "son of Jan", derived from Johannes. There are alternate Belgian, Dutch, Danish, Latvian, Norwegian and Swedish spellings.