Johnson
WordNet
noun
(1) 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875)
(2) 36th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Kennedy when Kennedy was assassinated (1908-1973)
(3) English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
WiktionaryText
Etymology
A patronymic surname derived from John, literally son of John. For an etymology of John, see the Wiktionary definition of John, or the Wikipedia article on John (name).
- In the U.S. the name Johnson has been adopted by numerous immigrant families originally named Johansson, Johnsson, Johansen, Jonsson, etc.
Proper noun
- The second most common surname in the U.S.
- transferred from the surname.
- Any of several place names in the United States founded by people with the surname.
- the penis