Montgomery is a Scottish surname derived from the town of Sainte Foy de Montgomery in Normandy. The name means “Gumarich’s mountain”. The first recorded use of the name was in the 13th century, when Robert de Montgomerie came to Scotland as part of the retinue of Walter de Berkeley. The name spread throughout Scotland and Ireland, and today it is common in many English-speaking countries. Famous Montgomerys include General Richard Montgomery, who fought in the American Revolutionary War, and actress Elizabeth Montgomery of “Bewitched” fame.
