About Mountjoy
The surname Mountjoy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French phrase "mont joie," meaning "mountain of joy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near a hill or mountain that brought them joy or happiness. The surname Mountjoy may also have been given to someone who had a cheerful or optimistic disposition.
The surname Mountjoy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mountjoy 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 Mountjoy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mountjoy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mountjoy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.