Robson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Robson Name Meaning: An English surname meaning 'son of Rob' (Rob being a shortening version of Robert).

A patronymic surname which would usually be taken from the father's name 'Robert' or 'Rob', and given to the son, hence 'son of Rob'-Robson. Robert originates froma German name meaning 'bright' 'flame/fame'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Robson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Robson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 2,300
Coal Miner 416
Agricultural Labourer 369
House Servant 174
Dress Maker 159
Labourer 145
Farmer 115
House Keeper 109
Blacksmith 95
Joiner 94
Servant 92
Carter 64
Tailor 61
General Servant 58
House Maid 57
Wife Of Above 57
Farm Servant 53
Butcher 49
Grocer 49
Shoe Maker 46
Shepherd 46
Stone Mason 41
Mason 41
Laundress 37
Engine Fitter 36

Robson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Robson 100% 137,429
2 Robison 86% 3,595
3 Robeson 86% 1,474
4 Rabson 83% 552
5 Ribson 83% 444

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The surname Robson is the most popular version of all its varients

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