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Johnstone

Johnstone is both a surname of Scottish origin and a place name used in several regions. The surname originated as a toponymic name for people associated with the town of Johnstone in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and with other places bearing the same name. The place name itself is generally considered to derive from a combination of a personal name, such as John, and a topographic element, often interpreted as indicating a stone marker, a settlement, or a fortification; exact derivations vary among sources. Over time, the surname spread to other countries through Scottish and British migration and is now found worldwide in various spellings and forms, including its close variant Johnston.

Geography and toponymy: The most prominent Johnstone is the town of Johnstone in Renfrewshire, Scotland, located

Notable uses: Johnstone is a common surname that appears across many sectors, including politics, arts, science,

See also: Johnston; Johnstone (disambiguation).

to
the
north
of
Paisley.
Beyond
that
core,
the
name
appears
in
other
places
within
the
United
Kingdom
and
in
former
colonies,
reflecting
historical
patterns
of
settlement
and
migration.
and
sports.
Because
it
is
widely
distributed,
individuals
with
the
surname
have
contributed
to
public
life
in
diverse
fields.