Johnston
Hebrew via English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Johnston
Johnston is a patronymic surname meaning "son of John," derived from the Old English and Hebrew name John, which comes from the Hebrew "Yohanan" meaning "God is gracious." The name became established in Scotland and Northern England during the medieval period, particularly in the Scottish Borders, and was borne by prominent Border clans; it later spread throughout English-speaking countries during the colonial and modern eras.
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Etymology
Johnston is a patronymic surname meaning "son of John," derived from the Old English and Hebrew name John, which comes from the Hebrew "Yohanan" meaning "God is gracious." The name became established in Scotland and Northern England during the medieval period, particularly in the Scottish Borders, and was borne by prominent Border clans; it later spread throughout English-speaking countries during the colonial and modern eras.
Johnston currently ranks #10,156 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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