Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Donald Johanson, American paleoanthropologist Sue Johanson, Canadian writer, public speaker, registered nurse, sex educator Reg Johanson, Canadian composition and literature instructor, poet and essayist Jai Johanny Johanson, American musician Bryan Johanson, American musician and composer Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Chris Johanson, American artist John Peter Johanson, American Medal of Honor recipient Herbert Johanson (1884–1964), Estonian architect Jay-Jay Johanson, Swedish musician, singer, songwriter Klara Johanson (1875–1948), Swedish writer
