History:

Gonti: This surnames spread is a fascinating mystery! Its tough to track its exact historical movement. Voluntary moves, maybe for better jobs or to marry, probably helped spread this surname. People with this surname might have moved for work, better land, or to be near family, slowly establishing it in different places.

Description:

Gontee might be a variation, simply adding an e. Gont is another—a shorter version, quite common. Gontia is a possibility too, adding "ia," which sometimes shows up in related family names.