Johnstone Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Johnstone Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Johnstone family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 62
Female Servant 55
Agricultural Labourer 34
Male Servant 21
Labourer 12
Independant 10
Dress Maker 9
Stone Mason 8
Coal Miner 7
Soldier 6
Mason 6
Tailor 6
Draper 6
Servant 6
Clerk 6
Army 5
Blacksmith 5
Farmer 5
Private 5
Pupil 5
Merchant 4
Shoe Maker 4
Surgeon 4
Mariner 4
Pensioner 4

Johnstone Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Johnston 89% 61,774
2 Johnstone 100% 27,456
3 Jonstone 89% 255

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The surname Johnstone is the 2nd most popular variant of Johnston.

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