Bromwell

Bromwell is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the place named 'Bromwell' or 'Bromley', which means "the broom-covered spring" in Old English.

The Bromwell surname is recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Bromwell, Bromley, and Bromwell. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Kent, Surrey, and Essex in England.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Bromwell include John Bromwell, a 17th-century English politician, and William Bromwell, a prominent figure in the legal profession during the 19th century.

The Bromwell surname reflects a connection to a specific place and likely indicates the ancestral origins of the respective family. Over time, the surname has spread beyond its original locality, and individuals bearing the name can be found throughout the United Kingdom and around the world.

There are approximately 159 people named Bromwell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bromwell.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Anthony
  • David
  • Denis
  • Donald
  • Edward
  • Gary
  • John
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Terence
  • William

Female

  • Alison
  • Angela
  • Ann
  • Caroline
  • Jean
  • Katrina
  • Laura
  • Linda
  • Lindsey
  • Maureen
  • Michelle
  • Pamela
  • Suzanne
  • Vera

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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