Johannesen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Aksel V. Johannesen (born 1972), Faroese lawyer and politicianEric Johannesen (born 1988), German rowerFrank Johannesen (born 1959), Norwegian sprint canoeistGeorg Johannesen (1931–2005), Norwegian writerGlenn Johannesen (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey playerGrant Johannesen (1921–2005), American classical pianistJohan Johannesen (1898–1979), Norwegian long jumperKaj Leo Johannesen (born 1964), Faroese footballer and Prime Minister of the Faroe IslandsKim Johannesen (born 1979), Danish handball playerKim Johannesen (musician) (born 1985), Norwegian jazz musicianKnut Johannesen (born 1933), Norwegian speed skaterOlav Tuelo Johannesen (born 1984), Norwegian footballerÓli Johannesen (born 1972), Norwegian footballer