Johannesen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Aksel V. Johannesen (born 1972), Faroese lawyer and politician Eric Johannesen (born 1988), German rower Frank Johannesen (born 1959), Norwegian sprint canoeist Georg Johannesen (1931–2005), Norwegian writer Glenn Johannesen (born 1962), Canadian ice hockey player Grant Johannesen (1921–2005), American classical pianist Johan Johannesen (1898–1979), Norwegian long jumper Kaj Leo Johannesen (born 1964), Faroese footballer and Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Kim Johannesen (handballer) (born 1979), Danish handball player Kim Johannesen (musician) (born 1985), Norwegian jazz musician Knut Johannesen (born 1933), Norwegian speed skater Olav Tuelo Johannesen (born 1984), Norwegian footballer Óli Johannesen (born 1972), Norwegian footballer Sofus Johannesen (born 2007), Danish footballer
See also
Johannesen Point, a headland of South Georgia