Johnen is the surname of an extended family that originally comes from the region of Aachen in Germany.
The family name is derived from the name John. The name John in turn is a Hebrew from the homonymous nickname origin Johannes (Heb. "Yahweh has bestowed thy Grace") shows previous name.
The name John gained early in the Christian world wide recognition and dissemination, primarily through John the Baptist, in addition also by the Apostle and Evangelist John.
The most common variant is Jonen.
The name Johnen ranks 6167 among the most common surnames in Germany. Main distribution area of the name is the area around Aachen.
Anna Gisela Johnen (1925–2014), German professor of zoologyChristian Johnen (1862–1938), German jurist and stenography scientistColette Johnen, French professor of mathematics at the University of BordeauxDietmar Johnen (born 1965), German politician (Alliance '90 / The Greens)Hans Johnen (1940–2013), German professor of mathematicsHeinz-Gregor Johnen (1933–2012), German entrepreneurHermann-Victor Johnen (born 1955), German entrepreneur, economic historian and visiting professor at the University of Berkeley in California.Kurt Johnen (1884–1965), a professor of musicology Kurt Johnen (1944), author and professor of German Aesthetics and CommunicationLeo Johnen (1901–1989), German politician (GB / BHE)Matthias Joseph Johnen (1817–1906), German priestPaul Johnen (1922–2005), German local politician and mayor of the city Monschau from 1966 to 1978.Thomas Johnen (born 1964), German theologian and professor of Romance philologyWilhelm Johnen (Politiker) (1902–1980), German politician (CDU) and companion of the first post-world war two Chancellor of Germany Konrad AdenauerWilhelm Johnen (1921–2002), German airforce pilot awarded with the Knight's Cross of the Iron CrossWilhelm Johnen (psychologist), (born 1950), German psychologist and author.