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 16,627
Coal Miner 1,716
General Labourer 1,269
Cotton Weaver 1,221
Agricultural Labourer 1,174
Dress Maker 928
Farmer 909
Domestic Servant 896
Living On Own Means 814
Labourer 699
Living On Her Own Means 593
General Servant Domestic 511
General Servant 484
Farm Servant 412
House Keeper 407
Joiner 402
Farm Labourer 401
Laundress 371
Blacksmith 342
Grocer 329
Clerk 292
Gardener 267
Butcher 255
Tailor 250
General Domestic Servant 242

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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