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
Living On Own Means 253
General Labourer 86
Scholar 86
Dress Maker 78
Cook Domestic 73
General Servant Domestic 62
Domestic Servant 46
Housemaid Domestic 41
Cotton Weaver 39
Engine Fitter 38
Farmer 37
Carpenter 35
Commercial Clerk 34
Dock Labourer 33
Dressmaker 31
House Painter 31
Clerk 29
Tailoress 28
Railway Clerk 27
Draper Assistant 26
Coal Miner Hewer 26
Blacksmith 25
House Keeper 24
Laundress Wash 24
Tailor 24

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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