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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
- Martha Robinson -- --, 1788 March 20, 1860 Vermont
- Orpha Robinson -- --, 1793 January 27, 1860
- Reuben Robinson -- --, 1753 December 16, 1834 Massachusetts
- Noah Robinson -- --, 1757 November 21, 1848 Rhode Island
- Abigail Robinson -- --, 1737 February 11, 1824 Massachusetts Bay Colony
Robinson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Robinson -- --, 1846 July 0, 1920
- Joseph Stanley Robinson -- --, 1891 March 0, 1893
- John Robinson -- --, 1684 March 1, 1728 Maryland
- William Robinson -- --, 1604 December 0, 1658
- Ada L Robinson -- --, 1913 July 14, 1994 Connecticut
