Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɒnsən/ |
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Language(s) | English, Scottish |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Germanic |
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.
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