Lamont Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History

Lamont Origin:
Scotland

Origins of Lamont:
Listed in many forms including Lamont, Lamond, Lammond, Lemont, Lomond, and others, this is an old surname of Scottish origins.  It is however ultimately acquired from the pre 7th century Old Norse given name “Logmathr”, a combination of the components “log”, meaning law, with “mathr”, the genitive form of mann, meaning man. The name, therefore, could have been job descriptive and to have mentioned a lawyer, or probably was given at baptism in the pious hope that the child would become a lawyer.   The surname as Lawman or Lagman also appeared in the districts of England where there were Scandinavian settlements, especially in Cumbria and Lancashire.  In Scotland, the name is most related to Ayrshire and Argyllshire.  As a personal name, it was first listed in Scotland in 1116 as Ladmunn and in England in 1242 as Laghman.

Variations:
More common variations are: Lammont, Lamount, Lamonte, Laumont, La Mont, Laemont, Leamont, Lamonto, Lamonti, Laimont

England:
The origins of the surname Lamont appeared in Cheshire where people held a family seat from early times.  Someone say better before the success of Normans and the entrance of Duke William at Hastings1066 A.D.

The very first recording spelling of the family was shown to be that of John Lawmond, dated about 1466, in the “Register of the Monastery of Passelet”, Scotland.  It was during the time of King James III, dated 1460 – 1488.  The origin of surnames during this period became a necessity with the introduction of personal taxation.  It came to be known as Poll Tax in England.  Surnames all over the country began to develop, with unique and shocking spelling varieties of the original one.

Ireland:
Many of the people with surname Lamont had moved to Ireland during the 17th century.

United States of America:
Individuals with the surname Lamont landed in the United States in three different centuries respectively in 18th, 19th and 20th.  Some of the people with the name Lamont who arrived in the United States in the 17th century included John Lamont settled in New Hampshire in 1718.  Alice Lamont, who settled in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1767.  Jannet Lamont, aged 18, landed in New York in 1775.

People with the surname Lamont who landed in the United States in the 18th century included Adelaide Lamont, who came to New York in 1831.  Agnus Lamont, who came to New York in 1832.  John Lamont, who arrived in New York in 1832.  Daniel Lamont, who landed in Missouri in 1837.  Robert Lamont, who landed in New York in 1848.

The following century saw more Lamont surnames arrive.  Some of the people with the surname Lamont who arrived in the United States in the 19th century included William Rudd Lamont, who came to Alabama in 1917.

Canada:
People with the surname Lamont settled in Canada in 19th    Some of the individuals with the surname Lamont who came to Canada in the 18th century included Samuel Lamont, who arrived in Red River, Canada in 1812.  Lamont, who arrived in Canada in 1820.  Donald Lamont moved from Argyll to Middlesex Co. Ontario in 1820. Duncan Lamont moved from Mull to Kingston, Ontario in 1821.  Archibald Lamont moved from the Island of Mull to Markham Twp. Ontario in 1821.

Australia:
Some of the individuals with the surname Lamont who landed in Australia in the 19th century included Angus Lamont, English convict from Herefordshire, who moved aboard the “Andromeda” in October 1826, settling in Van Diemen‘sLand, Australia.  Peter Lamont arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship “Buckinghamshire” in 1839.  Peter Lamont, aged 30, arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship “Standard”.  Donald Lamont arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship “Schah Jehan”.  Ann Lamont arrived in South Australia in 1860 aboard the ship “Schah Jehan”.

New-Zealand:
Some of the population with the surname Lamont who arrived in  New Zealand in the 19th century included Donald Lamont arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship “Weymouth” in 1866.  Margaret Lamont arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship “Weymouth” in 1866.  Thomas Lamont arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship “Apelles” in 1878.  James Lamont, aged 14, arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship “Apelles” in 1878.  Mary A. Lamont arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship “Apelles” in 1878.

Here is the population distribution of the last name Lamont:
United States 8,669; England 3,678; Canada 3,004; South Africa 2,940; Australia 2,744; Scotland 2,120; New Zealand 821; Northern Ireland 703; Jamaica 446; Belgium 371.

Notable People:
George Lamont was a footballer from New Zealand.
George D. Lamont (1819–1876), was a New York lawyer and political leader.

Blazons & Genealogy Notes

(that Ilk, co. Argyll). Motto—Ne parcas nec spernas. Az. a lion ramp. ar. Another Coat—Az. a mound ensigned with a cross or. Crest—A hand couped ppr.