The mountain
A variant of the French surname Lamont, derived from 'le mont' meaning 'the mountain'. It reflects a topographic origin for someone who lived on or near a hill. While rare today, it saw moderate use in the early 20th century.
Less common today
Lemont isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,203 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American jazz drummer and producer
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