Cromwell

Cromwell is an English surname and toponym. It is most widely associated with Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658), a military and political leader who fought for Parliament in the English Civil War and served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1653 to 1658.

As a place name, Cromwell is used for several towns and communities in English-speaking countries, including Cromwell, Connecticut, and Cromwell in New Zealand and Canada. These places are generally named after the surname or the historical figure.

The name continues to be used as a surname and appears in historical, cultural, and academic contexts.