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What does Johnston mean?
Johnston 
as a name for boys is an Old English name, and the meaning of the name Johnston is "son of John". Johnston is an alternate form of Johnson (Old English): used mostly in the 19th century.
ASSOCIATED WITH old english
Variations
OTHER FORM VIA JOHNSON Jonson
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
(female)
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Johnston Demario (J.D.), ..
How popular is Johnston?
Johnston is an unusual given name for men but a very prominent last name for all people (#207 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Which version is better?
Johnson is the only popular alternative form of Johnston (OUTSIDE TOP 2000) rated in the Top 2000. Adoption of this form of Johnston was well-received during the years 1900-1909 (#481), but now, Johnson has become less fashionable. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Boston▲, Boynton, Branston, Cheston, Colston, Cranston, Dunston, Houston▲, Janson, Jansson, Jenson, Jensson, Jeston, Johnathan▼, Johnathon▼, Johnn, Johntay, Johnte, Johon, Jonathon▼, Monkton, Ronson, Rosston, Royston, Torston, Winston▲ and Wynston. These names tend to be more commonly used than Johnston.
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