Meaning of Last Name

Meaning: "son of Johan"

Origins: Scandinavia

Johanson is a Germanic patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". It is uncommon as a given name. * Arvid Johanson (b. 1929), Norwegian politician * Donald Johanson (b. 1943), American paleoanthropologist * Sue Johanson (b. 1930), Canadian writer, public speaker, registered nurse, sex educator * Reg Johanson (b. 1968), Canadian composition and literature instructor, poet and essayist * Jai Johanny Johanson (b. 1944), American musician * Bryan Johanson (b. 1951), American musician and composer * Anton Johanson (1877 - 1952), Swedish footballer * Chris Johanson (b. 1968), American artist * MaryAnn Johanson (b. ?), American film critic, author * John Peter Johanson, American Medal of Honor recipient * Herbert Johanson (1884 - 1964), Estonian architect * Jay-Jay Johanson (b. 1969), Swedish musician, singer, songwriter