Johan: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

The last name Johan is one of the recorded forms of Jan, a well-known German family name. At root, the name means “From Johann (John)”.

You may also find the name written Joan, Jano and Juan. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Johan is listed among the recognised spellings of Jan.

There is no single Johan family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Johan family name pack.