MCDERMONT
Also recorded as Mc Dermont, Mcdermont
McDermont
McDermont is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Diarmada" which means son of Diarmada. The name "Diarmada" comes from the Old Irish name "Diarmait", itself derived from the word "di" meaning god and "armait" meaning freeman.
It is believed that the McDermont family originally came from County Roscommon in Ireland and later migrated to Scotland. The name has various spelling variations including MacDermott, McDermott, MacDermott, McDermott, MacDermot and MacDiarmid.
The McDermont family has a rich history and is associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries. The name is often found in historical documents, genealogies, and records in both Ireland and Scotland.
Today, the McDermont surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and worldwide, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient and distinguished Scottish and Irish family.
There are approximately 119 people named McDermont in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McDermont.
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