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John
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Bible

From Middle English John, Johan, Johannes, from Anglo-Norman Jehan, Johan, and also Old English Iohannes, both from Late Latin Iōhannēs, variant of Latin Iōannēs, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννης (Iōánnēs), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānān), perhaps contracted from a former יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān, “God is gracious”). Doublet of Jack, Jon, Johan, Johann, Johannes, Jean, Sean, Shane, Shaun, Ian, Ivan, Evan, Juan, Giovanni, and Yahya.

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United States John Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #1161
Frequency 27,643 people (10.25 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 47% Hispanic 2.36% Black 20.1% Asian/PI 14.41% Native Am. 12.56% Two+ 3.58%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

United Kingdom John Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #1235
Frequency 0.04% of population
NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗

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