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Robertson name meaning
First Name
498
in the U.S.
since 1880
498
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
154k
in the U.S.
in 2010
154k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Robertson
User Submitted Origins
Scottish
79%
English
21%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Tennessee, U.S., the name Robertson is of Scottish origin and means "Son of Robert".
- A user from the United States says the name Robertson is of Scottish origin and means "Son of Robert, Scottish Clan Name".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
Wiktionary
From Robert + -son.
- An English patronymic surname.
Notable Persons Named Robertson
Notable Persons Named Robertson
Robertson Davies
Robertson Davies was a writer. Robertson was born on August 28th, 1913 in Thamesville, Ontario, Canada. He passed away on December 2nd, 1995.
Robertson Hare
Robertson was born on December 17th, 1891 in London. He left this life on January 25th, 1979.
Robertson Daniel
Robertson Daniel is a football player for the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. Robertson was born on October 1st, 1991 in Brooklyn.
Robertson
Robertson was born on March 21st, 1929. He passed away on March 21st, 1999.
Robertson Gladstone
Robertson Gladstone was a merchant. Robertson was born on November 15th, 1805 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He left this life on September 23rd, 1875.
Robertson Howard
Robertson was born in 1847. He breathed his last breath in 1899.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Robertson
Notable Persons With the Last Name Robertson
Britt Robertson
Britt Robertson is an actress. She was most active from 2000 to present. Britt was given the name Brittany Leanna Robertson on April 18th, 1990 in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Britt is also known as Robertson and Brittany.
Oscar Robertson
Oscar Robertson is a basketball player for the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks. His career lasted from 1960 to 1974. Oscar was born on November 24th, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee.
Jaime Royal "Robbie" Robertson
Jaime Royal "Robbie" Robertson is a rock music, country rock, rhythm, and blues musician. He plays Guitar, vocals, piano, bass, harmonica, autoharp, melodica, Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, C. F. Martin & Company, and Epiphone. He was most active from 1958 to 1958. Jaime was given the name Jaime Royal Robertson on July 5th, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sadie Robertson
Sadie Robertson is a student and tv personality. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2012 to present. Sadie was given the name Sadie Carroway Robertson by her parents Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson on June 17th, 1997 in West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Cliff Robertson
Cliff Robertson was an actor. His career lasted from 1943 to 2007. Cliff was given the name Clifford Parker Robertson III on September 9th, 1923 in La Jolla, California, U.S. He breathed his last breath on September 10th, 2011.
Pat Robertson
Pat Robertson is a chancellor of regent university, chairman of cbn, evangelist, regent university, christian broadcasting network, chancellor ofregent university, and chairman ofcbn. He holds the title Doctor and Doctor (honorary). Pat was given the name Marion Gordon Robertson by his parent Absalom Willis Robertson on March 22nd, 1930 in Lexington, Virginia, U.S.
- Kathleen Robertson
- Willie RobertsonCeo of Duck Commander & Buck Commander
- Phil RobertsonHunter
- Thomas DolbyMusician
- Neil RobertsonSnooker World Champion
- Nora RobertsWriter
- Grandma MosesArtist
- Dale RobertsonActor
- Jase RobertsonCoo of Duck Commander
- Silas RobertsonHunter
- Kimmy RobertsonActress
- Andrew RobertsonSoccer Player
- Brian RobertsonMusician
- Angus RobertsonLeader of the Scottish National Party in the House of Commons
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Robertson | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 73.42% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 20.61% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.89% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.11% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.46% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Robertson
People with the last name Robertson are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Robertson
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