Johnson is an English, Scottish and Irish name of Norman origin. The name itself is a patronym of the given name John, literally meaning "son of John". The name John derives from Latin Johannes, which is derived through Greek Ἰωάννης Iōannēs from Hebrew יוחנן Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh has favoured". The name has been extremely popular in Europe since the Christian era as a result of it being given to St John the Baptist, St John the Evangelist and nearly one thousand other Christian saints. Johnson is the tenth most common surname in the United Kingdom, and second most common in the United States.
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Famous quotes containing the word johnson:
“We talked of the education of children; and I asked him what he thought was best to teach them first. JOHNSON. Sir, it is no matter what you teach them first, any more than what leg you shall put into your breeches first. Sir, you may stand disputing which is best to put in first, but in the mean time your breech is bare. Sir, while you are considering which of two things you should teach your child first, another boy has learnt them both.”
—Samuel Johnson (17091784)
“Thats just the trouble, Sam Houstonits always my move. And damnit, I sometimes cant tell whether Im making the right move or not. Now take this Vietnam mess. How in the hell can anyone know for sure whats right and whats wrong, Sam?”
—Lyndon Baines Johnson (19081973)
“Life of Ages, richly poured,
Love of God unspent and free,
Flowing in the Prophets word
And the Peoples liberty!
Never was to chosen race
That unstinted tide confined;
Thine is every time and place,
Fountain sweet of heart and mind!”
—Samuel Johnson (18221882)