Robertson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Robertson Name Meaning: A variant and patronymic name from 'Robert','son of Robert'.

The name is of english/scottish origin.This name replaced the pre-existing Anglo-Saxon name 'Hreodbeorht'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Robertson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Robertson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,213
Labourer 76
Dress Maker 75
Domestic Servant 60
Annuitant 60
Joiner 49
Clerk 43
General Servant 40
Agricultural Labourer 37
Tailor 37
House Keeper 35
Servant 31
Cook 31
Blacksmith 27
Carpenter 27
Laundress 25
Engine Fitter 24
Nurse 24
Mariner 23
Baker 22
Painter 22
Housemaid 21
Seaman 21
Gardener 20
Governess 19

Robertson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Robertson 100% 71,740
2 Robbertson 90% 101

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The surname Robertson is the most popular version of all its varients

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