TheNameDBMonteith
TopographicMeaning
Derived from Monteith, a region in Stirlingshire, Scotland, meaning 'the moor of the heath.'
Etymology
The surname comes from the Scottish place name Monteith in Stirlingshire, which derives from Gaelic elements referring to moorland or heathland. The name became hereditary among families holding lands in this region.
About the Monteith Surname
This Scottish surname derives from a specific geographical location in Stirlingshire. Families bearing this name were historically associated with lands in the Monteith region.
Distribution
Found primarily in Scotland, particularly in central Scotland.
Notable Bearers
Henry Monteith, William Monteith