Definition of "Beaumont"

A French placename for any of various places in France, with roots meaning beautiful hill/mountain.  examples

An English placename for any of various places, derived from the French placename or surname.

1. A city, the county seat of Jefferson County, Texas, United States.  examples

2. A city in Riverside County, California, United States.  examples

3. A city in Leduc County, Alberta, Canada.  examples

4. A village and civil parish in City of Carlisle district, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref NY3459).  examples

5. A village in Beaumont-cum-Moze parish, Tendring district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TM1725).  examples

6. A settlement in south-central Otago, New Zealand.  examples

A surname from Anglo-Norman.

1. A French toponymic surname derived therefrom.  examples

2. An English toponymic surname inherited from French ancestors so named.  examples