Robinson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Robinson Name Meaning: Comes from the meaning 'son of Robin' but can also be associated with 'son of Robert'. It has medieval origins.

It is recorded in the Domesday book of 1086.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Robinson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Robinson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 2,225
Female Servant 2,096
Independent 1,282
Farmer 1,018
Labourer 856
Male Servant 746
Shoe Maker 420
Weaver 396
Cotton Weaver 340
Coal Miner 276
Tailor 275
Dress Maker 252
Joiner 204
Blacksmith 203
Ag Labourer 173
Carpenter 158
Apprentice 154
Butcher 148
Independant 145
Cotton Spinner 134
Worsted Weaver 132
Grocer 131
Pauper 129
Wool Comber 129
Ag Lab 127

Robinson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Robinson 100% 711,264
2 Robbinson 89% 1,408
3 Robenson 88% 943
4 Rabinson 88% 643
5 Ribinson 88% 175
6 Robnison 75% 149
7 Robonson 88% 113

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

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