Johnson
From an English surname meaning "son of John", ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan.
Meaning and origin
Johnson originated as a patronymic surname in the English tradition, indicating descent from a father named John.
How to pronounce Johnson
| English (US) | JAH-nuh n /ˈdʒɑnən/ |
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