Johnstone
town · Renfrewshire
FlemishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Johnstone was settled by Flemish immigrants in the 12th century. The name likely refers to a 'stone' or 'settlement' belonging to someone named John.
Word origins
- John
- Unknowna personal name(from John "a personal name")
- stone
- Old EnglishAttestedstone, settlement(from stan "stone")
Historical forms
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