Dumont

Meaning

From the mountain, combining 'du' (of the) and 'mont' (mountain).

Etymology

Derived from the French 'du' (of the) and 'mont' (mountain), indicating residence on or near a mountain. The surname became hereditary among families living in elevated or mountainous regions of France.

About the Dumont Surname

A topographic surname denoting residence in a mountainous area or on elevated terrain. It has been used as a hereditary surname since at least the medieval period.

Distribution

Common throughout France, particularly in mountainous regions and northern areas.

People with the Dumont Surname