Son of John
A patronymic English surname meaning 'son of John'. The name John is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Less common today
Johnson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,086 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional golfer on the PGA Tour
British Army soldier awarded the Victoria Cross
