Johnson

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

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈdʒɑnsən/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈdʒɒnsən/
• Rhymes: -ɒnsən

Proper noun

Johnson (plural Johnsons)

1. A common surname​. The second most common surname in the United States.
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.

Noun

Johnson (plural Johnsons)

1. Alternative letter-case form of johnson (penis).

External links

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

Etymology

From English Johnson.

Proper noun

Johnson

1. a male given name.

Etymology

Borrowed from English Johnson.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒɔn.sɔ̃/

Proper noun

Johnson

1. A surname​.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈd͡ʒonzon]
• Hyphenation: John‧son

Proper noun

Johnson

1. Johnson