As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

A corruption of the Latin "Mons Gomeris," Gomer's mount. Gomer, the son of Japhet, the hereditary name of the Gauls.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


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

BritishSurnames.uk is a Good Stuff website.