Johnson

See also johnson

English

Alternative forms

• (surname): Jonson

Etymology

A patronymic surname from John +‎ -son, literally son of John. For an etymology of John, see the Wiktionary definition of John, or the Wikipedia article on John (name).

• In the U.S. the name Johnson has been adopted by numerous immigrant families originally named Johansson, Johnsson, Johansen, Jonsson, etc.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒnsən

Proper noun

Wikipedia

Johnson

1. A common surname. The second most common surname in the U.S.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
3. Any of several place names in the United States founded by people with the surname.
4. (slang) the penis

Translations

surname meaning "son of John"

Danish: Jensen (da) Norwegian: Johansen (no)

Swedish: Johansson (sv)

transliterations of the surname

External links

• The Biblical Greek word "John" (Strongs 2491): Ἰωάννης, blueletterbible.org
• The Biblical Hebrew word "Yowchanan", "Johanan", "Yôḥānān" (Strongs 03110): יוחנן, blueletterbible.org