Mentor Family History
Mentor Name Meaning
French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): nickname from Mentor in Greek mythology the name of the guide and adviser of Odysseus' son Telemachus or from the associated French loanword mentor denoting an experienced and trusted adviser or guide. This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US mostly from Haiti and also from the Dominican Republic where it is of Haitian origin and rare. English (of Norman origin): variant of Menter .
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022