johnson

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Any of several place names in the United States founded by people with the surname

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A common surname. The second most common surname in the U.S

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A male given name transferred from the surname

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the penis

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an English and Scottish patronymic surname derived from the given name John

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American architect who designed the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center (1964) and the American Telephone and Telegraph Headquarters Building, now the Sony Building, (1978), both in New York City. American singer and guitarist. A legendary representative of the Delta blues tradition, his recordings influenced many later blues performers. British writer and lexicographer. The leading literary figure in the second half of the 18th century, he wrote Dictionary of the English Language (1755) and Lives of the Poets (1779-1781). American politician and jurist. He was the first governor of Maryland (1777-1779) and served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1792-1793). American baseball player. A right-handed pitcher for the Washington Senators (1907-1929), he won 20 or more games a season for 10 consecutive seasons and set a major-league record for career shutouts (110). British-born American pioneer and public official. In the French and Indian Wars he defeated the French at Lake George (1755) and captured Niagara (1759). American baseball player who is considered among the finest third basemen in history. During his 19 seasons in the Negro Leagues (1918-1937), he is credited with a career batting average of.344. First Lady of the United States (1963-1969) as the wife of President Lyndon Johnson. She directed a nationwide beautification project. American basketball player. As a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers (1979-1991), he led his team to five world championships and was named the National Basketball Association's most valuable player three times. American writer and educator who was a founder and secretary (1916-1930) of the NAACP. His books include The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man (1912). American prizefighter. He was the first Black world heavyweight champion (1908-1915). The 36th President of the United States (1963-1969), who succeeded to the office after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. He won the 1964 election but faced increasing criticism over the mounting U.S. involvement in Vietnam and did not stand for reelection in 1968. American runner. At the 1995 World Championships he became the first person to win both the 200 and 400 meters. He holds world-record times in both events. Marguerite Johnson Bunche Ralph Johnson Field Stephen Johnson Heade Martin Johnson Johnson Andrew Johnson Eyvind Johnson Frank Minis Jr. Johnson Jack John Arthur Johnson Johnson James Price Johnson James Weldon Johnson John Harold Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson Magic Johnson Michael Duane Johnson Philip Cortelyou Johnson Rafer Lewis Johnson Richard Mentor Johnson Robert Johnson Robert Wood Johnson Samuel Johnson Sir William 1st Baronet Johnson Walter Perry Masters William Howell and Johnson Virginia Eshelman

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a male given name derived from the surname

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{i} family name; Andrew Johnson (1808-1875), 17th president of the U.S.; Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973), 36th president of the U.S.; Earvin "Magic" Johnson (born 1959), United States professional basketball player

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36th President of the United States; was elected Vice President and succeeded Kennedy when Kennedy was assassinated (1908-1973)

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English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

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17th President of the United States; was elected Vice President and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875) 36th President of the United States; was elected Vice President and succeeded Kennedy when Kennedy was assassinated (1908-1973) English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

Hyphenation

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Etymology

[ 'jän(t)-s&n ] (biographical name.) A patronymic surname derived from John, literally son of John. For an etymology of John, see the Wiktionary definition of John, or the Wikipedia article on John (name). * In the U.S. the name Johnson has been adopted by numerous immigrant families originally named Johansson, Johnsson, Johansen, Jonsson, etc.

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