Where does “Johnson” come from?
Johnson is an English patronymic surname derived from John, which comes from Middle English John, Old French Johan, Latin Iohannes, and ultimately Ancient Greek Ἰωάννης, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious."
Johnson (English): Alternative letter-case form of johnson; a...
Definitions
- Alternative letter-case form of johnson; a...
Ancestry of “Johnson”, step by step
Johnson traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English johnson
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | johnson | Penis |
| 2 | English | john | A prostitute's client; A device or place to... |
| 3 | Middle English | John | An appellation for a generic individual, especially of lower social standing |
| 4 | Anglo-Norman | Jehan | John |
| 5 | Latin | Iōhannēs | — |
| 6 | Latin | Iōannēs | John biblical persons |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | Ἰωάννης | — |
| 8 | Hebrew | יוחנן | Yahweh is gracious |
| 9 | Hebrew | חנון | gracious, merciful, compassionate; passive... |
| 10 | Moroccan Arabic | خنونة | mucus, snot |
| 11 | Arabic | خُنَّة | — |