[5] The Township of Lytton was formed in 1869, named after Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873).

Formerly spelled "Moncerf" or "Mont Cerf", it became Montcerf (French for "Mount Deer") during the nineteenth century and the name presumably refers to a mountain which rises near the village and once teemed with deer and moose.

The Municipality of Montcerf was officially set up in 1920[5] with Abraham Mathieu as first mayor.

[6] Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 306 (out of 387 total)[3] Montcerf is mentioned in David Foster Wallace's novel Infinite Jest.

List of former mayors: Media related to Montcerf-Lytton at Wikimedia Commons