An English name meaning the son of John (as in gift of God). The name John comes from the Latin form of Johannes. The portion of the name ‘son’ can refer to an English son, Norwegian sen, German sohn, and Swedish sson.

Various spellings of Johnson include Johnsson, Johnannsan, Johnstone, Jonson, Johnason, Johnston, Jonsen, McShane and MacShane.

Johnson is a common name in England, Ireland and Scotland. A surname found throughout the United States and the second most common surname in the country.

Famous: Andrew Johnson (U. S. President), Gregory H. Johnson (American ),
Lyndon B. Johnson (U. S. President), Arte Johnson (comic), Leavander Johnson (professional boxer), Travis Johnson (professional football player), Don Johnson (actor), Denis Johnson (writer), Bushrod Johnson ( Civil War Confederate General) and Dwayne Johnson (wrestler and actor).