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 3,566
Coal Miner 694
Domestic Servant 181
Agricultural Labourer 176
Dress Maker 173
General Servant 155
Joiner 123
General Labourer 122
Labourer 121
Annuitant 91
Tailor 84
House Keeper 71
General Servant Domestic 69
Grocer 63
Farm Servant Indoor 63
Farmers Son 63
Butcher 62
Blacksmith 59
Engine Fitter 58
Laundress 41
Shepherd 41
Mason 40
Clerk 39
Cartman 39
Farm Servant 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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