UK surname
A surname of French origin meaning "mountain".
In the 1881 census there were 33 people recorded with the Mont surname, ranking it #28,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 25, ranked #36,324, down from #28,965 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newcastle St Andrew, Wrexham and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mont is 152 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 24.2%.
1881 census count
33
Ranked #28,965
Modern count
25
2016, ranked #36,324
Peak year
1861
152 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mont surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mont surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 32 | #27,570 |
| 1861 | historical | 152 | #15,126 |
| 1881 | historical | 33 | #28,965 |
| 1891 | historical | 108 | #22,828 |
| 1901 | historical | 62 | #27,252 |
| 1911 | historical | 59 | #26,914 |
| 1997 | modern | 9 | #37,214 |
| 1998 | modern | 13 | #36,679 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 6 | #37,837 |
| 2008 | modern | 10 | #37,371 |
| 2009 | modern | 12 | #37,230 |
| 2010 | modern | 9 | #37,654 |
| 2011 | modern | 10 | #37,504 |
| 2012 | modern | 14 | #37,078 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 21 | #36,577 |
| 2015 | modern | 21 | #36,574 |
| 2016 | modern | 25 | #36,324 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newcastle St Andrew, Wrexham, London parishes, Edinburgh and Llangafelach. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle St Andrew | Northumberland |
| 2 | Wrexham | Denbighshire |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 5 | Llangafelach | Glamorganshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mont surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mont, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Mont surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mont household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Mont is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mont is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mont, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "MONT" is of French origin, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "mont," meaning "mountain" or "hill." The name was initially used as a descriptive surname to identify someone who lived near a prominent hill or mountain.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname MONT can be found in various historical records from the 12th and 13th centuries in France. For example, the name appears in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript containing charters and deeds related to the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, dating back to the 12th century.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname MONT was Jean de MONT, a French knight who participated in the Crusades during the 13th century. He is mentioned in several chronicles and records from that time period, such as the Chronique de Guillaume de Nangis.
Another early bearer of the surname MONT was Pierre de MONT, a notable scholar and theologian who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his writings on theology and canon law, and his works were widely studied in medieval universities.
In England, the surname MONT can be traced back to the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. It is believed that some of the Norman settlers who accompanied William the Conqueror bore this surname or variations of it, such as de MONT or MONTFORT. One notable figure was Simon de MONT, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
During the Middle Ages, the surname MONT was often associated with specific place names, such as Montfort, Montaigne, or Montblanc. These place names were derived from the French words for "strong hill," "mountain," and "white mountain," respectively. As a result, some individuals with the surname MONT may have taken on these place names as part of their surname, creating variations like MONTFORT or MONTAIGNE.
In later centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname MONT. For instance, Michel de MONT was a French philosopher and essayist who lived in the 16th century and is known for his famous work, "Essays." Another figure was Nicolas de MONT, a French painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century and was renowned for his portraits and religious paintings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mont surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 13 Monts recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.82x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 13 | 8.82x |
| Midlothian | 6 | 14.81x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 1.32x |
| Kent | 3 | 2.91x |
| Durham | 1 | 1.11x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.28x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 4.57x |
| Montgomeryshire | 1 | 14.43x |
| Sutherland | 1 | 42.92x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 11 Monts recorded in 1881 and an index of 56.97x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell | 11 | 56.97x |
| Edinburgh St Andrews | 6 | 1818.18x |
| Deptford St Paul | 3 | 37.69x |
| Hammersmith London | 2 | 26.85x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 8.22x |
| Dornoch | 1 | 384.62x |
| Ford | 1 | 370.37x |
| Long Ditton | 1 | 416.67x |
| Mitcham | 1 | 107.53x |
| Newtown | 1 | 227.27x |
| Trelleck | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Withington | 1 | 86.21x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mont surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mont surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Mont households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 8 |
| Laundress | 2 |
| Cook Domestick Servant | 1 |
| Domestic Serv. | 1 |
| Engine Driver 22/2 | 1 |
| Gardner | 1 |
| General Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Lab | 1 |
| Laborer (Out Of Employ) | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Retired Innkeeper | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 33 people were recorded with the Mont surname. That placed it at #28,965 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 25 in 2016. That gives Mont a modern rank of #36,324.
A surname of French origin meaning "mountain".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mont bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.