<P> The habitational surname originates in most cases from the place so called in Annandale , Dumfriesshire , Scotland . This surname is derived from the genitive case of the given name John and tone or toun ( `` settlement '' in Middle English ; tun in Old English ) , literally meaning `` John 's town '' . There are several similar place names in Scotland , including the city of Perth , which was once known as St. John 's Toun . This and other similarly named locations may also be sources for the surname Johnston . Johnston is commonly traced back to Ireland , however it is believed the name and people migrated from Scotland . </P>
<P> The habitational surname originates in most cases from the place so called in Annandale , Dumfriesshire , Scotland . This surname is derived from the genitive case of the given name John and tone or toun ( `` settlement '' in Middle English ; tun in Old English ) , literally meaning `` John 's town '' . There are several similar place names in Scotland , including the city of Perth , which was once known as St. John 's Toun . This and other similarly named locations may also be sources for the surname Johnston . Johnston is commonly traced back to Ireland , however it is believed the name and people migrated from Scotland . </P>
where does the last name johnston come from
where does the last name johnston come from
Annandale , Dumfriesshire , Scotland
Annandale , Dumfriesshire , Scotland