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 13,570
Agricultural Labourer 1,587
Labourer 1,310
Coal Miner 849
Domestic Servant 823
Cotton Weaver 758
General Servant 696
Dress Maker 654
House Keeper 552
Annuitant 434
Farm Servant 382
Laundress 372
Servant 369
Joiner 328
Blacksmith 298
Farm Labourer 284
Tailor 250
Worsted Weaver 249
Shoe Maker 247
Carpenter 220
Gardener 216
Farmer 202
Wife Of Above 202
General Servant Domestic 191
Grocer 186

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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