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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.[1][2] The name John derives from Latin Johannes, which is derived through Greek Ἰωάννης Iōannēs from Hebrew יוחנן Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh has favoured".[1]
- ^ 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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