A surname originating in Scotland. Some of the Johnstons moved to Ireland, and later to the United States. The meaning of the name is "John's town." The family crest is a winged spur and the family motto is "Nunquam Non Paratis" (Never Unprepared). Related to the surnames Johnstone and Johnson.
Famous bearers of this last name include Confederate generals Albert Sidney Johnston and Joesph Eggleston Johnston, Disney animator Ollie Johnston, and musician Daniel Johnston as well as several atheletes and politicians from both the US and the UK.
by Marvelous_Things April 1, 2009
Totally awesome name... comes from Ireland, so you can imagine how beautiful a girl with the last name Johnston is...Very true and sweet, beautiful eyes and hair
by Banushka December 22, 2008
by Cyber Psycho January 19, 2020
Johnston is a mark of the running group from Scotland. Osiris Cullen was a great business man, he was always fair, but he always wanted more. He began to barter for more in every deal he made, but one day, he crossed the wrong clan, and they vowed to destroy him and his clan. He feared for his life, and quickly deported to the U.S. in 1746, there he changed his surname to Johnston, and he began anew. Johnston's are planning to get revenge on the threatening family, and if you are one, you know who they are too.
by Nathanyl April 6, 2011
ADJECTIVE
Originally a Gaelic disparagement of the Johnstone (MacIain Clan) family. It's now used (primarily in Eastern Rural Canada) when factual statements are debated against by means of lies, inaccuracies and total nonsense.
Originally a Gaelic disparagement of the Johnstone (MacIain Clan) family. It's now used (primarily in Eastern Rural Canada) when factual statements are debated against by means of lies, inaccuracies and total nonsense.
I told Dave that his favorite team was going to lose tonight. He argued that because the barometric pressure was higher than normal for a Spring time game it would be to his teams advantage. He was clearly Johnstoned.
by Burkilonious May 6, 2013
by Matt Hemerson May 18, 2008
The most awesome ska band to ever come out of Canada. Spawned from Ajax, Ontario, The Johnstones are a rockin' quintet of five dudes who rarely wear shirts. They're also really nice to their fans. Do yourself a favour and go to one of their shows.
The Lineup is as follows;
Ryan Long- Drums, Vocals
Jarek Hardy- Guitar, Vocals
Brent Marks- Bass
Julian Warmé- Trombone
Rene Gillezeau- Trumpet, MC
The Lineup is as follows;
Ryan Long- Drums, Vocals
Jarek Hardy- Guitar, Vocals
Brent Marks- Bass
Julian Warmé- Trombone
Rene Gillezeau- Trumpet, MC
by KATisaNINJA November 13, 2007