Johnsen is a Danish -Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of John". Notable people with the surname include:
Arne Odd Johnsen (1909–1985), Norwegian medieval and economic historianArve Johnsen (born 1934), Norwegian industrial executive and politicianBent Inge Johnsen , Norwegian footballerBjarne Johnsen (1892–1984), Norwegian gymnast, 1912 Summer OlympicsBritton Johnsen (born 1979), American professional basketball playerChristian Johnsen (born 1977), Norwegian footballer and football managerDawn Johnsen , American lawyerEgil Børre Johnsen , Norwegian writerErik Johnsen (born 1965), Norwegian ski jumperErland Johnsen (born 1967), Norwegian footballer and football coachEspen Johnsen (born 1979), Norwegian footballerEspen Johnsen (politician) (born 1976), Norwegian Member of Parliament for OpplandFrode Johnsen (born 1974), Norwegian player of the Japanese football club Nagoya Grampus EightGina Johnsen , American politician from MichiganGörel Johnsen (born 1949), manager of the band ABBAGrethe Gynnild Johnsen , Norwegian journalistHans Johnsen , American Medal of Honor recipientHarvey M. Johnsen , American federal judgeHåkon Johnsen (1914–1991), Norwegian politician for the Labour PartyJames Roland "Jim" Johnsen , American university presidentJarl Johnsen (1913–1986), Norwegian boxerJennie Johnsen (born 1977), Norwegian politician for the Liberal PartyJohan Christian Johnsen (1815–1898), Norwegian politicianJohn Johnsen (1892–1984), Norwegian freestyle and backstroke swimmerJulia Emily Johnsen (1881-1971), American author and editorJustin Meldal-Johnsen (born 1970), bassist with the artist BeckKetil Melsted Johnsen Motzfeldt (1814–1889), Norwegian Minister of the Navy and Minister of Postal AffairsLárus Johnsen (1923–2006), Icelandic chess masterLinda Johnsen (born 1954), American author on yoga and HinduismMarius Johnsen (born 1981), Norwegian footballerMichael Johnsen , Australian politicianNikolai Johnsen (born 1988), Norwegian television personalityOlaus Johnsen , World War I pilotPål Johnsen , Norwegian hockey playerPer Johnsen , Norwegian sprint canoeistPeter Johnsen , American educator at Bradley UniversityRobert Johnsen (1896–1975), Danish gymnast, 1920 Summer OlympicsRonny Johnsen (born 1969), Norwegian footballerSigbjørn Johnsen (born 1950), Norwegian politician for the Labour PartySteinar Sverd Johnsen , Norwegian musician and composerTheo A. Johnsen (1857–1911) American manufacturer of ski equipmentTor Gunnar Johnsen , Norwegian footballerTorhild Johnsen , Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic PartyVibeke Johnsen , Norwegian team handball playerWayne Johnsen (born 1977), American boxer
See also
Surnames associated with the given name
John Celtic Germanic Romance East/West Slavic South Slavic Other
