Johnson (surname)
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɒnsən/ ⓘ |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English, Scottish |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Germanic |
| Meaning | son of John |
| Region of origin | England, 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 in the United States. The name John derives from Latin Johannes, which is derived through Greek Ἰωάννης Iōannēs from Hebrew יוחנן Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh has favoured".