Summary

The surname Littlejohn originates from Scotland and is believed to be a patronymic name derived from the given name John. It is found in various spellings and variations across the globe.
There are
12047
Littlejohns in the USA
Littlejohn is the
2976th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Littlejohn

DavidLittlejohn

David Littlejohn was an American art critic and curator, known for his expertise in contemporary art and his work with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

GeorgeLittlejohn

George Littlejohn was a Scottish physician and medical professor, best known for his research on medical jurisprudence and his work as the Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Aberdeen.

GregLittlejohn

Greg Littlejohn is a Canadian politician, currently serving as a Member of Parliament representing the riding of Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne.

JackLittlejohn

Jack Littlejohn was an American football player and coach, known for his time as a quarterback for the University of Michigan in the late 1940s and his coaching career at Eastern Michigan University.

JoanLittlejohn

Joan Littlejohn is a Scottish politician, currently serving as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency.

LarryLittlejohn

Larry Littlejohn is an American football coach, known for his time as the head football coach at the University of Central Arkansas.

RichardLittlejohn

Richard Littlejohn is an English journalist and broadcaster, known for his conservative views and his work as a columnist for the Daily Mail.

ScottLittlejohn

Scott Littlejohn is an American philosopher, specializing in metaphysics and philosophy of mind, currently serving as a professor at the University of Southern California.

TommyLittlejohn

Tommy Littlejohn is a former professional baseball player, known for his time as a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds in the 1960s and 1970s.

WilliamLittlejohn

William Littlejohn was a Scottish painter and art teacher, known for his landscape and figurative paintings that often depicted scenes from the Scottish countryside.

Littlejohn Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Littlejohn' is of Scottish origin and is a variation of the surname 'Littlejohns', which means 'son of Little John'. 'Little John' was a character in the medieval English ballads about Robin Hood.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Littlejohn' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Aberdeen area, as well as in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Littlejohn' include 'Littlejohns' and 'Littlejohnson'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Littlejohn' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration such as the Highland Clearances in the 18th and 19th centuries.