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
Living On Own Means 273
Coal Miner Hewer 272
Farmer 175
Dress Maker 166
General Servant Domestic 154
General Labourer 152
Coal Miner C Hewer 102
Domestic Servant 89
Scholar 81
Coal Hewer 68
Blacksmith 56
Joiner Carpenter 53
Coal Miner 51
Butcher 49
Cook Domestic 49
House Keeper Domestic 48
Engine Fitter 48
Tailor 47
Stone Mason 46
Dressmaker 42
Housemaid Domestic 41
Laundress Wash 39
Bricklayer 39
At School 38
Shepherd 37

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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