| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɒnsən/ |
|---|---|
| Language | English, Scottish |
| Origin | |
| Language | Germanic |
| Meaning | son of John |
| Region of origin | England, Normandy |
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]