Find out how popular the last name Johnstun is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Johnstun.

Johnstun, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Johnstun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johnstun in America

Johnstun is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johnstun surname appeared 209 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Johnstun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johnstun to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Johnstun

The surname Johnstun has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "Séanaidh" or "Sionaidh," which is a form of the name John. The name was initially used as a patronymic surname, meaning it identified someone as the son of John.

In the early records of Scotland, the name appeared with various spellings such as Johnstone, Johnston, and Johnstun. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England.

The name Johnstun is closely associated with the historical region of Annandale in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The Johnstuns were a prominent family in this area, and their name is closely linked to the town of Johnstone, which was likely named after them.

Sir John Johnstun (1311-1387) was a renowned Scottish knight and military leader who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against the English. He fought alongside King Robert the Bruce and was later rewarded with lands in Annandale for his loyalty and bravery.

Another notable figure was Gilbert Johnstun (c. 1490-1558), a Scottish philosopher, and scholar who studied at the University of Paris. He later became a professor at the University of Avignon and wrote several influential works on logic and philosophy.

In the 16th century, Samuel Johnstun (1533-1610) was a Scottish landowner and laird who owned extensive estates in Annandale. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his role in the Scottish Reformation.

The name Johnstun also has a strong connection to the Scottish Borders region, where the Johnstuns of Elphinstone were a prominent clan. Sir Adam Johnstun (1573-1637) was a member of this clan and served as the Lord Chancellor of Scotland during the reign of King Charles I.

In the literary world, Arthur Johnstun (1587-1641) was a Scottish poet and playwright who wrote several works in both English and Latin. His most famous work was the play "Palamedes, Sive Vindictae Fabula" (Palamedes, or the Story of Revenge).

The Johnstun surname has a rich history that spans centuries, with its roots firmly planted in Scotland. While the spelling may have varied over time, the name's connection to the region of Annandale and its association with notable figures in Scottish history and literature have solidified its place in the country's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johnstun

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Johnstun.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Johnstun was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Johnstun has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Johnstun was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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