Meanings
proper noun
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
Origin
From the medieval male given name Jan + -son.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
Janson. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janson
MLA
“Janson.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janson. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Janson,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janson.
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