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5/7/2025, 3:09 AM DoingNothing247
3/25/2020, 1:20 PM Marusero

Name Cromwell
Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɹɒm.wəl/(British English) /ˈkɹɑm.wəl/(American English)
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Meaning & History

Habitational name from a place called Cromwell in Nottinghamshire, derived from Old English crump "bent, crooked" and wille "well, stream". Famous bearers of the name were English statesman Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), considered as one of the most important figures in British history, as well as his son, English statesman Richard Cromwell (1626-1712).
Added 3/25/2020 by Marusero