Meaning: Its source is John, an English name meaning "Son of John."

Non-English Forms: Janson and Jensen

Popularity: The name Johnson ranked 1128th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: This name literally means ''John's son.''

U.S. Census data shows that Johnson is second only to Anderson in the number of American families that bear it as a surname. Its use as a personal name is much rarer.