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Etymology of Johannsson

What does the name Johannsson mean?

The surname Johannsson is derived from the personal name Johan or John. These names are derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which literally means "Jehovah has favored." This name, which was Latinized as Johannes, gained tremendous popularity during the medieval era. This is due to the exploits of St. John the Baptist, St. John the Evangelist, and nearly one thousand other saints of the same name. The suffix -son and its variants are translatable as 'son of.'

Johannsson Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jahn, Johansen, Johannsen, Johannesen, Jonsen, Johnsen, Jensen, Joensen, Jansen, Jahnsen, Jantzen, Johanson, Johansson, Johanesson, Johannsson, Johannesson, Jonsson, Johnsson, Jönsson and many more.


Contemporary Notables of the name Johannsson (post 1700) +

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969-2018), Icelandic film composer

Vimy Ridge
  • Fridfimiur Kjaernested Johannsson (1894-1917), Canadian carpenter, Private in the 44th Battalion from Manitoba who died at Vimy Ridge February 1917


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