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Johnson (surname)

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Johnson is a patronymic surname of Anglo-Norman origin. It is a patronym of the given name John and literally means "son of John". It is the second most common surname in the United States.[1]

Pronunciation/ˈdʒɒnsən/ ⓘ
LanguageEnglish, Scottish
LanguageGermanic
Meaningson of John
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Johnson
Pronunciation/ˈdʒɒnsən/ ⓘ
LanguageEnglish, Scottish
Origin
LanguageGermanic
Meaningson of John
Region of originEngland, Normandy
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