The Bramwel Last Name

In old registers, Bramwel often stands in for Bramwell.

Its meaning, shared with Bramwell, is “Broom spring”. Bramwel drops the “l” of Bramwell, a simplification that clerks often made. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Bromwell.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Bramwel family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Bramwel report, with a museum-style coat of arms.