What is "jonson"

Jonson is a surname, and may refer to:

• Ben Jonson (c. 1572 – 1637), English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor
• Fredric Jonson (born 1987), Swedish professional football player
• Gail Jonson (born 1965), former medley and butterfly swimmer
• Halvar Jonson (born 1941), Canadian politician
• Mattias Jonson (born 1974), Swedish professional football player
• Raymond Jonson (1891–1982), American painter