Janning
Janning is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be a variant of the given name Johannes, which is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The surname likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the original bearer was the son of someone named Jan or Johann. Over time, this patronymic evolved into the fixed surname Janning. Like many European surnames, it was likely spread through migration and settlement across various regions.
Variations of the Janning surname exist in different spellings and phonetic adaptations, reflecting regional dialects and