MONTGOMERY
Montgomery
Montgomery is a Scottish and Irish surname, derived from the Norman barony of Sainte-Foi-de-Montgommery in Normandy, France. The name first appeared in Scotland when the Norman knight Roger de Montgomerie arrived in the country as a companion of Queen Margaret of Scotland in the 11th century.
The Montgomery family played a significant role in Scottish history, with notable figures including Sir John de Montgomery, who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England, and the 1st Earl of Eglinton, who held a prominent position in the Scottish nobility.
During the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century, many Montgomeries settled in Northern Ireland and became prominent landowners and officials. The name spread further throughout the British Isles and beyond as members of the Montgomery family migrated to different regions.
Today, the surname Montgomery is relatively common in the United Kingdom and the United States, among other countries. It continues to symbolise the heritage and lineage of the Montgomery clan, representing a rich tapestry of history and tradition.
There are approximately 12,694 people named Montgomery in the UK. That makes it the 710th most common surname in Britain. Around 195 in a million people in Britain are named Montgomery.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julie
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
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