St. John Surname Meaning & Origin
What the St. John last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the St. John last name
Meaning of the St. John last name: from Saint-Jean (Normandy). St. John is an English surname from places called Saint-Jean in Normandy, brought over with the Normans. The last name is often said "Sinjin" in Britain. This surname was borne by an old landed family and is also found in Ireland.
Arms associated with the St. John name
Coats of arms associated with the St. John surname follow English heraldry, each set out in a short blazon.
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St. John name FAQ
What does the St. John name mean?
From Saint-Jean (Normandy). Common variants include St John, Sinjin, Saint John.
Where does the St. John surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a St. John coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized St. John coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).