MEANING: This name derives from the Middle French “cler”, from the Latin “clārus”, meaning “clear (of sight and hearing), light, bright, shining” plus “mount” from Anglo-French and Old French “mont”, which in turn derives from the Latin “mons / montis” (mountain).

Where does the name Claremont come from?

Last name: Claremont

This name is of French locational origin from any of the various places so called from the Olde French 'cler' or 'clair' meaning 'bright' or 'clear', plus 'mont', a hill i.e., a prominent hill standing out from a plain.

What is a Claremont?

[ klair-mont ] SHOW IPA. / ˈklɛər mɒnt / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. a town in SW California.