Johnston as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Johnston?

According to the 2010 census, there are 131,373 people with the surname Johnston in the United States. Johnston is the 225th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Johnston?

About 0.043% Americans have the last name Johnston.

This means 1 in 2,350 people are named Johnston.

Is the Last Name Johnston Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Johnston grew by 1.9%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Johnston are White?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Johnston in the United States.

Race Percent
White91.62%
Hispanic2.62%
Black2.41%
Multiracial1.84%
Native American0.83%
Asian0.68%