Montgomery

Type Surname (from location)
Usage English, Scottish
Pronounced Pron. /mənt.ˈɡʌm.ə.ɹi/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a place name in Calvados, France meaning "Gumarich's mountain". A notable bearer was Bernard Montgomery (1887-1976), a British army commander during World War II.

Related Names

RootMontgomery (place name)
Given Name DescendantMontgomery(English)

Categories

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Entry updated November 20, 2020