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Robinson

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɹɑb.ɪn.sən/(American English)
/ˈɹɒb.ɪn.sən/(British English)
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Means "son of Robin".

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RootRobin (given name)
VariantsDobbs, Dobson, Robbins, Robert, Roberts, Robertson
Other Languages & CulturesRobertsen(Danish) Robert, Robin(French) Róbertsson(Icelandic) Berti(Italian) Robertsson(Swedish) Probert(Welsh)
Given Name DescendantRobinson(English)

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Entry updated November 16, 2019

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