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 18,769
Agricultural Labourer 1,348
Coal Miner 1,304
Cotton Weaver 928
Dress Maker 836
Domestic Servant 834
General Labourer 826
Labourer 741
General Servant 605
Annuitant 487
House Keeper 448
Farm Labourer 418
Laundress 415
Joiner 372
General Servant Domestic 361
Farm Servant Indoor 308
Farmers Son 297
Charwoman 265
Tailor 244
Carpenter 240
Worsted Weaver 238
Shoe Maker 236
Grocer 231
Farmers Wife 231
Farmers Daughter 214

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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