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Robinson Family History
Robinson Genealogy & Family TreeRobinson is an English name first found in Yorkshire, England, where the earliest recorded Robinson—John Richard Robunson—lived in 1324. It refers to the “son of Robin,” from the given name Robin, which is a derivative of Robert, both of which mean “fame.” Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. It is also sometimes used as a given name (such as literary character Robinson Crusoe). Robinson is the 27th most popular name in the United States. The family motto is Virtute non verbis which means “By valour, not by boasting.”
Other spellings include “Robenson,” “Robbison,” “Robbinson,” “Robyns,” “Robins,” “Robens,” “Robbings,” “Robeson,” “Robison,” and “McRobin.” Notable people with the surname include American musician Smokey Robinson, American musician Ray Charles Robinson, and American baseball player Jackie Robinson. The first Robinson to come to America was George Robinson in in Virginia in 1706.
Robinson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lydia Abigail Robinson -- --, 1857 January 10, 1929 Ohio
- Dora Belle Robinson -- --, 1914 September 2, 1967 North Carolina
- Joseph Robinson -- --, 1829 March 5, 1855 Alabama
- May Robinson -- --, 1888 July 6, 1973 New South Wales
- Sarah Robinson -- --, 1784 June 2, 1865 New Hampshire
Robinson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Margaret Robinson -- --, 1880 May 10, 1958 New Brunswick
- John William Robinson -- --, 1864 November 30, 1941 Indiana
- Harry Orr Robinson Robinson -- --, 1905 September 25, 1984 North Carolina
- Ernest Robinson -- --, 1914 December 0, 1979
- John Elhanan Robinson -- --, 1844 January 9, 1857 North Carolina
