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
Scholar 7,868
Agricultural Labourer 1,797
House Servant 1,368
At Home 873
Labourer 858
Dress Maker 603
Farm Labourer 597
Coal Miner 541
Servant 489
House Keeper 363
Annuitant 341
General Servant 322
Shoe Maker 300
Farm Servant 299
Tailor 259
Laundress 259
Pauper 243
Scholar At Home 233
Blacksmith 230
Power Loom Weaver 222
Wool Comber 199
Weaver 180
Errand Boy 178
Joiner 174
Farmer 164

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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