Johan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsLike many surnames, the name Johan is taken from a personal name common in the era when surnames began to be used. Johannes is the Germanic form of John, which comes from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "Jehovah has favored me with a son" and which became a very popular personal name in Europe because of two saints by the name, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist. Early Origins of the Johan familyThe surname Johan was first found in Germany, where the name Johan came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Johan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Johan research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1763 and 1844 are included under the topic Early Johan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Johan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Johan, Johanns, Johannes, Johanes, Johann and others. Early Notables of the Johan familyNotables of the time with the name Johan included
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Johan Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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