Johnston (surname)

Johnston is in most cases a habitational surname derived from several places in Scotland. Historically, the surname has been most common throughout Scotland and Ireland.

For other uses, see Johnston (disambiguation).
Johnston
Language(s)English
Origin
Meaning1. "John's town"
2. "St John's town"
Other names
Variant form(s)Johnstone

The Johnston family name has also been recorded in early history in several areas of England.Including but not exclusive to areas of the United Kingdom. Early records show a strong established family presence in Leeds U.K. such as "Johnston Street" in Leeds

Etymology

The habitational surname originates in most cases from the place so called in Annandale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. This surname is derived from the genitive case of the given name John and tone or toun ("settlement" in Middle English; tun in Old English), literally meaning "John's town". There are several similar place names in Scotland, including the city of Perth, which was once known as St. John's Toun. This and other similarly named locations may also be sources for the surname Johnston.[1] Johnston is commonly traced back to Ireland, however it is believed the name and people migrated from Scotland.[2]

Regional occurrences of the surname suggest a possible Cumbric Origin.

People with the surname Johnston

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See also

References
  1. Johnston Name Meaning and History
  2. "Johnston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". Retrieved 14 May 2018.
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