Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the surname Johnson

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Surname JOHNSON

SOURCE: Given Name

USAGE: English

PRONOUNCED: JAHN-sən (American English), JAWN-sən (British English) [details]

Meaning & History

Means "son of JOHN". Famous bearers include American presidents Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) and Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973).

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