Surname · Scandinavian origin
Johansson
Meaning
The surname Johansson means Son of Johan (John).
Origin
Scandinavian
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Johansson
Johansson means “son of Johan.”
What kind of surname is Johansson?
Johansson is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Scandinavian naming tradition — you can read how Scandinavian surnames were formed on our Scandinavian last names page.
Variants & spellings of Johansson
You may also see this surname written as:
- Johanson
Other Scandinavian surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Johansson mean?
The surname Johansson means Son of Johan (John). Johansson means “son of Johan.”
Where does the surname Johansson come from?
Johansson is a surname of Scandinavian origin.
What kind of surname is Johansson?
Johansson is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Johansson?
Variant spellings of Johansson include Johanson.
What are other Scandinavian surnames?
Other Scandinavian surnames include Andersson, Bergstrom, Eriksson, Hansen, Karlsson, Larsson.