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 11,307
Agricultural Labourer 2,047
House Servant 851
Coal Miner 790
Labourer 771
Dress Maker 659
Cotton Weaver 582
House Keeper 546
Servant 404
Carter 399
General Servant 367
Blacksmith 320
Shoe Maker 307
Laundress 292
Tailor 249
House Maid 236
Wife Of Above 236
Joiner 217
Farmer 216
Carpenter 207
Stone Mason 204
Farm Servant 197
Domestic Servant 184
Grocer 173
Nurse 167

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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