Johannson

Johannson (sometimes spelled Johansson, Johanson, or Johansen) is a common Scandinavian surname, prevalent especially in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it originated as a name derived from the given name of the father, in this case, Johan. "Son" indicates "son of." Therefore, Johannson translates to "son of Johan."

Johan is a Scandinavian and Germanic form of the given name John, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."

Due to migration and historical factors, the surname Johannson (and its variants) can also be found in other countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

The prevalence of the name reflects the popularity of the given name Johan (or John) throughout history in Scandinavian regions. The spelling variations are largely due to regional dialects and the standardization (or lack thereof) of surname spellings over time.