Monteith

Monteith is a surname of Scottish origin. It is borne by several individuals, including Cory Monteith (1982–2013), a Canadian actor best known for the television series Glee. The spelling variant Montieth appears in some families and records.

Geographically, Monteith is the name of several places in North America, including unincorporated communities and historic townships. The name has appeared in maps and gazetteers dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting patterns of Scottish settlement and migration.

In addition to people and places, Monteith appears in commercial and historical contexts. Monteith’s is a New Zealand brewery and beer brand name that has carried the Monteith identifier in product branding. In older or specialized sources, the term Monteith has also been used to reference a large container or vessel used for beverages, though such usage is largely archaic and rarely encountered in modern contexts.