Montgomery (English)
Where does "Montgomery" come from?
The name Montgomery originated as a Norman surname derived from a location in Normandy that translates from Old French as 'Gomeric's hill.' The name itself finds its roots in a Germanic personal name composed of elements meaning 'man' and 'ruler.' Over time, it evolved from a specific topographical designation into a widespread surname, eventually becoming a popular given name and a namesake for numerous cities and towns across the globe.
Full etymology tree
- Montgomery (English), 'A surname from Old French.'
- derived Gomeric (Old French)
- inherited Gumaric (Proto-Germanic)
- compound *gumô (Proto-Germanic), 'man'
- inherited *ǵʰm̥mṓ (Proto-Indo-European)
- compound *rīks (Proto-Germanic), 'king, ruler'
- learned borrowing *rīxs (Proto-Celtic), 'king'
- inherited *h₃rḗǵs (Proto-Indo-European), 'king, ruler'
- learned borrowing *rīxs (Proto-Celtic), 'king'
- compound *gumô (Proto-Germanic), 'man'
- inherited Gumaric (Proto-Germanic)
- derived Gomeric (Old French)
Updated June 2026
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