About Monteith
The surname Monteith is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Gaelic name "Mac an Toisich," meaning "son of the chief" or "son of the leader." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a prominent or influential individual within a clan or community. Over time, the name evolved into Monteith, and individuals bearing this surname can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Monteith is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Monteith based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Monteith is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Monteith in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Monteith using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.