Bromwell

Bromwell is primarily recognized as a surname of English origin. It is a locational name, derived from a place in Suffolk, England called "Broomwell." The name Broomwell is composed of the Old English words "brom" meaning broom or gorse, and "wella" meaning spring or stream. Therefore, the surname Bromwell signifies "dweller by the broom-covered spring or stream."

Variants of the name include Broomwell and Brumwell.

Historically, individuals bearing the surname Bromwell are found in records across England and, following emigration, in other parts of the world, particularly North America.

Beyond its usage as a surname, "Bromwell" may occasionally appear as a given name, though this is considerably less common. It does not have any other widely known meanings or associations outside of its onomastic context.