There are
837
Johannesens in the USA
Johannesen is the
28498th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Johannesen

JohanSebastian

Johan Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music.

AnneSophie

Anne Sophie Johannesen is a Norwegian curler who won a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang as a member of the Norwegian women's curling team.

AndersJahre

Anders Jahre Johannesen is a Norwegian cross-country skier who won a gold medal in the 4x10 km relay at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble.

KarolineJohannesen

Karoline Johannesen is a Danish handball player who has represented Denmark at the international level and has played for clubs in Denmark and Germany.

MajaMargrethe

Maja Margrethe Johannesen is a Faroese politician who served as the Minister of Culture, Education, and Research of the Faroe Islands from 2015 to 2019.

NinaWitoszek-Johannesen

Nina Witoszek-Johannesen is a Polish-Norwegian writer, philosopher, and cultural critic known for her work on environmentalism and sustainability.

HansJohannesen

Hans Johannesen was a Danish footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He represented Denmark at the international level and played for various Danish clubs, including Brøndby IF.

IngeMarkussen-Johannesen

Inge Markussen-Johannesen is a Norwegian former speed skater who competed in the 1976 Winter Olympics and won several medals in international competitions.

TomaszJohannesen

Tomasz Johannesen is a Polish footballer who plays as a central midfielder. He has played for clubs in Poland and Norway.

AnnemarieJohannesen

Annemarie Johannesen is a Danish former badminton player who won numerous national and international titles in women's doubles and mixed doubles.

Johannesen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Johannesen is a patronymic surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the name Johannes which is the Scandinavian form of John. The -sen suffix indicates 'son of.' Therefore, Johannesen means 'son of Johannes' or 'son of John.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname Johannesen is most commonly found in Scandinavian countries like Norway and Denmark, as well as other countries with Scandinavian diaspora communities, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname Johannesen include Johansen, Johannessen, and Jensen.
Migration and ImmigrationScandinavian immigrants carrying the surname Johannesen have settled in various countries, particularly during periods of emigration from Scandinavia in the 19th and early 20th centuries.