JANSON
Also recorded as J Anson, J'Anson, J'anson
Janson
Janson is a British surname of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the given name "Jan" - a shortened form of the name "Johannes," which means "Yahweh is gracious" in Hebrew. The name "Janson" is a patronymic form, indicating "son of Jan."
The surname Janson has been found in various regions of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in England and Scotland. Over time, the name may have evolved and assimilated different spellings, such as "Jansen" or "Jansson," due to variations in pronunciation and transcription.
Individuals bearing the surname Janson have made contributions to various fields, including academia, literature, business, and the arts, reflecting the diverse talents and achievements of families associated with the name.
The genealogy and history of the Janson family name have been the subject of research and interest among scholars and genealogists, shedding light on the lineage and heritage of those who bear the surname.
In contemporary times, the surname Janson continues to be present in the British Isles and beyond, symbolizing a rich heritage and a sense of ancestry for the individuals and families who proudly bear this name.
There are approximately 354 people named Janson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Janson.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- George
- Hamish
- Ian
- James
- Kelvin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Chiet
- Claire
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Ewa
- Janet
- Joyce
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Natalie
- Nicola
Similar and related surnames
- Genson
- Jaanson
- Jahnson
- Jainsen
- Jainson
- Jane
- Janeeson
- Janes
- Janeson
- Janieson
- Janison
- Jankinson
- Janneson
- Jannings
- Jannison
- Jannson
- Jans
- Jansan
- Jansen
- Jansens
- Jansone
- Jansons
- Janssen
- Janssens
- Jansseune
- Jansson
- Janston
- Janszen
- Janzen
- Jason
- Jayne
- Jaynes
- Jeanson
- Jeansson
- Jeneson
- Jenison
- Jenneson
- Jennison
- Jennson
- Jennyson
- Jensen
- Jenson
- Jensons
- Jenssen
- Jensson
- Jenzen
- Jessen
- Jinson
- Joanson
- Joensen
- Johannson
- Johansen
- Johanson
- Johnsen
- Johnson
- Johnsson
- Johnston
- Johnstone
- Johnton
- Johson
- Joinson
- Jonasson
- Jonson
- Jonsson
- Junson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.