Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
MONTFORD
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
From the Latin "De Monte Forte," that is, from the strong or fortified hill or mountain.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
MONTFORD. A parish in Shropshire.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English