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 2,628
Coal Miner 435
Agricultural Labourer 258
Labourer 245
Domestic Servant 163
Dress Maker 142
General Servant 135
Blacksmith 116
House Keeper 112
Joiner 103
Servant 96
Annuitant 82
Farm Servant 77
Engine Fitter 64
General Servant Domestic 60
Farmer 59
Butcher 58
Grocer 55
Miner 55
Farm Labourer 52
Tailor 46
Farmers Son 44
Mason 44
Dressmaker 41
Shepherd 38

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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