Johnston is a surname of Scottish origin, meaning “John’s town”. It is a popular name in the English-speaking world and has been borne by many notable people, including the first governor of North Carolina, Gabriel Johnston, and the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton. The name can also be spelled “Johnson” and variations of the name include Johnstone, Jonston, and Johnsen. Today, there are thousands of individuals with the surname Johnston worldwide, and it continues to be a prominent name in many countries.
