Johnson

Gaelic: Mac Seoin

Variants: Johnston, MacShane

Motto: Deo Regique Debeo.
“I owe duty to God and the King.”

Name Meaning: “John”

Famous Johnsons:
Lyndon Johnson – Former US President
Dwayne Johnson – Former wrestler (The Rock)/Actor (The Scorpion King, Walking Tall)
Andrew Johnson –17th US President
Brian Johnson – Singer (AC/DC)

The Johnsons are the descendants of “Settlers” who came to Ireland at the time of the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century. The name is popular in both England and Wales. The origin of the name is from the personal name John. The Irish Johnsons are spread throughout the country with the greatest number of members in Ulster.

 

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