MOUNTENEY
Mounteney
Mounteney is a surname of English origin, particularly found in the counties of Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The name is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "mūnten" meaning hill and "ēg" meaning island or highland.
The earliest recordings of the Mounteney surname date back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, where the family held estates and played a prominent role in local affairs. Over the centuries, the name spread to neighbouring counties and beyond.
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Today, the surname Mounteney is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the UK and overseas. Variants of the name include Mountney, Mountaney, and Monteney.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 136 people named Mounteney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Mounteney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- David
- Frederick
- Glenn
- Ian
- Jason
- Lawrence
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Daphne
- Helen
- Joan
- Lisa
- Maureen
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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