Johnston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Johnston Name Meaning: This is a habitational name,possibly from a place in 'Dumfriesshire' called 'Annandale'.From the personal name 'John' + toun 'settlement'.

The name is of Scottish origin.The founder of the family withholding the surname 'Jonis' is believed to have followed & obeyed his rulers,therefore being granted the lands of which he gave his name.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Johnston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Johnston family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 909
Agricultural Labourer 121
House Servant 85
Dress Maker 58
Cotton Weaver 57
Labourer 53
Tailor 34
Carter 33
House Maid 31
Blacksmith 30
House Keeper 30
Coal Miner 30
General Servant 28
Servant 27
Joiner 24
Cook 23
Farm Servant 23
Draper 21
Carpenter 20
Laundress 20
Shoe Maker 20
Milliner 16
Nurse 16
Railway Labourer 16
Dock Labourer 15

Johnston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Johnston 100% 61,774
2 Johnstone 89% 27,456
3 Jonston 88% 523

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