Johnston
Scottish-origin surname
Johnston is a surname of Scottish origin, meaning "John's town" or "John's settlement." It ranks among the more common family names in English-speaking countries and appears frequently in place names across the United States, Britain, and elsewhere: Johnston County, Fort Johnston.
The spelling distinguishes it from the more common Johnson, though both derive from "son of John."
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- Des MoinesDes Moines, Capitol, Capitol Building, State Fair, Clive
- Iowa placesDes Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City
- military leadersGeorge Washington, Napoleon, generals, general, commander
- Rhode IslandProvidence, Newport, Warwick, Bristol, Cranston
- Scottish heritageScottish clans, highland clans, Campbell, MacDonald, Stewart
- Iowa TownsDes Moines, Boone, Humboldt, Bloomfield, Clive