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
School 2,420
Coal Miner Hewer 409
Farmer 170
Private Means 158
General Labourer 125
General Servant (domestic) 121
Labourer 119
Farm Labourer 106
Dressmaker 105
At School 95
Clerk 86
Housekeeper 86
Joiner 80
None 76
At Home 72
Domestic Servant 72
Shop Assistant 62
Butcher 62
General Servant Domestic 57
Scholar 53
Blacksmith 51
House Painter 50
Coal Miner (hewer) 46
Domestic 42
House Keeper 42

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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