Fremont

Meaning

A cold or exposed mountain.

Etymology

Derived from Old French 'froid' (cold) and 'mont' (mountain), indicating origin from a cold or windswept mountain region. The name became established as a place name and subsequently as a surname.

About the Fremont Surname

A French topographic surname derived from a place name indicating a cold mountain location. The name gained prominence through the American explorer John C. Frémont and various place names in North America.

Distribution

Primarily found in France and French-speaking regions, with secondary presence in North America through immigration.

Notable Bearers

John C. Frémont (American explorer and politician)

People with the Fremont Surname