Clairmont (surname) explained

Clairmont is a surname of French origin. It is ultimately connected to the Latin word clarus, meaning "clear" or "bright." Notable people with the surname include:

• Claire Clairmont (1798–1879), stepsister of writer Mary Shelley
• Corwin Clairmont (born 1946), Native American printmaker and artist
• Frederic F. Clairmont, Canadian economist
• Philip Clairmont (1949–1984), New Zealand artist
• Wayne Clairmont (born 1943), Canadian former professional hockey player