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
School 11,997
Private Means 930
Coal Miner Hewer 865
Farmer 781
Farm Labourer 776
Labourer 761
Cotton Weaver 759
General Labourer 714
General Servant (domestic) 652
Dressmaker 582
None 516
At Home 447
Clerk 447
Domestic Servant 392
At School 384
Housekeeper 376
Weaver 375
Joiner 287
Shop Assistant 284
Bricklayer 272
House Keeper 270
House Painter 263
General Servant Domestic 236
Carter 234
Butcher 215

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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