Dobson

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈdɑb.sən/(American English) /ˈdɒb.sən/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Dobbe", a medieval diminutive of Robert.

Related Names

VariantsDobbs, Hobbes, Hobbs, Hobson, Hopkins, Hopson, Robbins, Robert, Roberts, Robertson, Robinson, Robson
Other Languages & CulturesRobertsen(Danish) Robert, Robin(French) Róbertsson(Icelandic) Berti(Italian) Robertsson(Swedish) Probert(Welsh)

Categories

ends in -son, reggae musicians, units of measurement
Entry updated December 1, 2024