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 933
Agricultural Labourer 68
House Servant 56
Labourer 56
Servant 51
Dress Maker 46
Fund Holder 35
Tailor 32
House Keeper 31
Joiner 31
Blacksmith 27
Laundress 26
Mariner 23
Coal Miner 22
Seaman 19
General Servant 19
Grocer 15
House Maid 15
Nurse 15
Clerk 15
Wife 14
Domestic Servant 14
Cooper 14
Milliner 14
Shoe Maker 13

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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