Amos Johanson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Amos Johanson — English
30K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Amos Johanson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Amos is a masculine given name of English origin. Given name Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888), American educator, father of American novelist Louisa May Alcott Amos E. Buss (1814–1872), American politician from Ohio Amos Dolbear (1837–1910), American inventor Amos Eiran, Israeli President of the University of Haifa Amos Ferguson (1920–2009), Bahamian folk artist Amos Frishman (born 1964), Israeli basketball player Amos Frumkin (born 1953), Israeli geologist Amos Gilad (1941–2010), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Gitai (born 1950), Israeli film director Amos Grodzinowsky (born 1940), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Grunebaum (born 1950), obstetrician a. The surname Johanson: Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha. Amos is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 30K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Amos reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Amos

English

Given name Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888), American educator, father of American novelist Louisa May Alcott Amos E. Buss (1814–1872), American politician from Ohio Amos Dolbear (1837–1910), American inventor Amos Eiran, Israeli President of the University of Haifa Amos Ferguson (1920–2009), Bahamian folk artist Amos Frishman (born 1964), Israeli basketball player Amos Frumkin (born 1953), Israeli geologist Amos Gilad (1941–2010), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Gitai (born 1950), Israeli film director Amos Grodzinowsky (born 1940), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Grunebaum (born 1950), obstetrician a.

Surname: Johanson

English

Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Amos is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Amos by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Amos Johanson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Amos Johanson:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Amos?
The first name Amos originates from English. Given name Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888), American educator, father of American novelist Louisa May Alcott Amos E. Buss (1814–1872), American politician from Ohio Amos Dolbear (1837–1910), American inventor Amos Eiran, Israeli President of the University of Haifa Amos Ferguson (1920–2009), Bahamian folk artist Amos Frishman (born 1964), Israeli basketball player Amos Frumkin (born 1953), Israeli geologist Amos Gilad (1941–2010), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Gitai (born 1950), Israeli film director Amos Grodzinowsky (born 1940), Israeli Olympic runner Amos Grunebaum (born 1950), obstetrician a.
When was Amos most popular?
The name Amos reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Johanson?
The surname Johanson originates from English. Johanson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning "son of Johan". Including its variant spellings, it is a common surname in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Al R. Johanson (1899–1964), American lawyer and politician Anton Johanson (1877–1952), Swedish footballer Arvid Johanson (1929–2013), Norwegian politician Bryan Johanson (born 1951), American musician and composer Chris Johanson (born 1968), American artist Donald Johanson (born 1943), American paleoanthropologist Eric Johanson, American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter George Johanson (1928–2022), American artist Herbert Joha.
How common is the surname Johanson?
The surname Johanson is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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