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Updated June 2026
A common English surname meaning 'son of John', derived from the given name John. It is one of the most frequent surnames in English-speaking countries.
“Mr Johnson has been teaching at this school for over twenty years.”
/ˈd͡ʒɒnsən/
john·son
Contains double O and N; the J at the start is distinctive if it appears
Worth 17 points; the J (8 points) and H (4 points) add good value to common letters
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