JOHANSON
Johanson
Johanson is a British surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the personal name Johan, which is a variant of John. The suffix "-son" signifies "son of", thus making Johanson "son of Johan".
Origins:
The Johanson surname likely originated in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Norway, where Johan or Johannes is a common given name. Over time, individuals bearing this name migrated to Britain, where the surname was anglicised to Johanson.
Distribution:
The Johanson surname is relatively rare in Britain, with most instances found in areas with historical ties to Scandinavia, such as in regions of England that experienced Viking settlement.
Notable People:
- Erik Johanson (1910-1999) - Renowned British architect known for his innovative designs blending traditional and modern influences.
- Karen Johanson (b. 1985) - Acclaimed British author of mystery novels, best known for her series of detective stories set in Victorian London.
Variants:
Variants of the Johanson surname include Johansson, Johnson, and Johnsen, each reflecting different spellings and regional influences.
Trivia:
The Johanson name showcases the enduring influence of Scandinavian culture and migration patterns on British society. Its variation and prevalence highlight the rich tapestry of British surnames and their diverse origins.
There are approximately 351 people named Johanson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Johanson.
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- Carl
- David
- John
- Jon
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neil
- Niall
- Paul
- Peter
- Timothy
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susannah
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
- Jhonson
- Jeanson
- Jaanson
- Jahnson
- Jainson
- Jannson
- Janson
- Jhnson
- Joanson
- Johanesen
- Johanessen
- Johannesen
- Johanneson
- Johannessen
- Johannesson
- Johannisson
- Johannsen
- Johannson
- Johannsson
- Johans
- Johansen
- Johansons
- Johanssen
- Johansson
- Johasson
- Johnason
- Johnasson
- Johnnson
- Johnsen
- Johnson
- Johnsons
- Johnsson
- Johonson
- Jonason
- Jonnson
- Jonson
- Jonsson
- Juhanson
- Joinson
- Joynson
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.