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English
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English , borrowed from Anglo-Norman , from beau (“beautiful”) + mont (“mountain”). Cognate with French Beaumont. Doublet of Belmont.
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Proper noun
Beaumont
- A French placename for any of various places in France, with roots meaning beautiful hill/mountain.
- An English placename for any of various places, derived from the French placename or surname.
- A city, the county seat of Jefferson County, Texas, United States.
- A city in Riverside County, California, United States.
- A city in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada.
- A village and civil parish in City of Carlisle district, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref NY3459).
- A village in Beaumont-cum-Moze parish, Tendring district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TM1725).
- A settlement in south-central Otago, New Zealand. [1]
- A surname from Anglo-Norman.
- A French toponymic surname derived therefrom.
- An English toponymic surname inherited from French ancestors so named.
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French
Etymology
Inherited from Old French . By surface analysis, beau + mont.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Beaumont ?
- a placename
- a toponymic surname