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 609
Agricultural Labourer 97
House Servant 85
Annuitant 57
At Home 53
Dress Maker 51
Labourer 50
Scholar At Home 43
Servant 40
House Keeper 34
Mariner 30
Tailor 27
General Servant 20
Carpenter 20
Shoe Maker 19
Errand Boy 19
Laundress 17
Baker 17
Joiner 15
Blacksmith 14
Fisherman 14
Gardener 14
Butcher 13
Coal Miner 13
Wife 12

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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