Desmonts

Desmonts is a French surname. It is a toponymic surname, likely originating from a place named "Des Monts," which translates to "of the mountains" or "from the mountains." Surnames of this type often indicated that the first bearer of the name originated from a mountainous region.

The surname Desmonts can be found primarily in France, but may also exist in other regions influenced by French culture or migration, such as Canada (particularly Quebec) and other parts of the world where French diaspora communities exist.

Variations of the name may include Desmont, Desmontes, and possibly other less common forms. Genealogists can use these variations when researching family history related to the Desmonts surname.

The presence of the surname Desmonts provides potential clues about a family's geographical origins and historical movements within France or beyond.