Bromley Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname Bromley is of Old English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'broom clearing' or 'broom meadow' from the Old English words 'brom' (broom shrub) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow). It was originally used to denote someone from the village of Bromley in Kent or other locations with similar names.
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British (Anglo-American) 85%
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English (Anglo-English) 10%
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Welsh (Welsh) 5%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Bromley
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Bromley
Notable individuals with the surname Bromley include Sir George Bromley, a 16th-century English lawyer; Bromley Davenport, a British actor; and Bromley Powell, a contemporary British politician.
Bromley Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 9
People with this name tend to be: Humanitarian, generous and compassionate.