Monckton

Monckton is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name. It is a locational name, signifying "from the monks' tun" or "the monks' enclosure." The name indicates an association with a monastic settlement or land owned by monks.

The surname is primarily found in England. Notable individuals bearing the name include:

• Christopher Monckton, 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley: A British policy advisor, writer, and hereditary peer known for his skepticism towards the scientific consensus on climate change.
• Walter Monckton, 1st Viscount Monckton of Brenchley: A British politician and barrister.
• Other members of the Monckton family, a family prominent in British public life for generations.