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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
- Abraham Robinson -- --, 1620 February 18, 1746 Massachusetts
- Thomas Robinson -- --, 1562 March 30, 1606
- Fear Robinson -- --, 1675 March 7, 1748
- Prudence Robinson -- --, 1643 April 13, 1700 Massachusetts
- Samuel Robinson -- --, 1654 September 17, 1724 Plymouth Colony
Robinson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Marie Robinson -- --, 1633 England
- Elizabeth Robinson -- --, 1657 April 17, 1725 Massachusetts
- Elizabeth Robinson -- --, 1641 England
- Alexander Robinson -- --, 1557 August 14, 1607 England
- Zachariah Robinson -- --, 1770 December 0, 1860 North Carolina
