Roberson
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Roberson is a surname
and a variant of Robertson.
When the English found it advantageous, in days of yore, to introduce surnames, there were many ways one could choose the new family name. One method, for instance, was to use an individual’s profession as a surname (e.g. a baker became “Baker” or a cooper became “Cooper”). Another common practice was to add “son” to the patriarch’s given name. Thus, the surname for the sons of Robert became “Robertson”, or “Robinson” (as Robin was apparently a popular nickname for Robert). Over the centuries, and maybe even from the beginning, there have been many derivations of the Robertson and Robinson surnames - Roberson and Robason are two such derivatives. The geographical origins of the surname Roberson is that of Northern England and Scotland.
For the fine wine merchant, see Roberson Wine
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Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
and a variant of Robertson.
When the English found it advantageous, in days of yore, to introduce surnames, there were many ways one could choose the new family name. One method, for instance, was to use an individual’s profession as a surname (e.g. a baker became “Baker” or a cooper became “Cooper”). Another common practice was to add “son” to the patriarch’s given name. Thus, the surname for the sons of Robert became “Robertson”, or “Robinson” (as Robin was apparently a popular nickname for Robert). Over the centuries, and maybe even from the beginning, there have been many derivations of the Robertson and Robinson surnames - Roberson and Robason are two such derivatives. The geographical origins of the surname Roberson is that of Northern England and Scotland.
People
Roberson is a surname, and may refer to- Anthony RobersonAnthony RobersonAnthony Roberson is an American professional basketball player who has played for four National Basketball Association teams and four foreign teams in his six-year pro career...
- Chris Roberson (disambiguation)
- Dante RobersonDante RobersonDante "Taz" Roberson is an American drummer, musical director, and record producer from the San Francisco Bay Area.-Biography:...
- Ell RobersonEll RobersonEll Roberson III is a former quarterback for the Kansas State Wildcats from 1999-2003. During his senior year, he was 6'1" tall and weighed 209 pounds...
- Eric RobersonEric RobersonEric Roberson is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter from Rahway, New Jersey, United States. He is sometimes referred to simply as Erro....
- Jennifer RobersonJennifer RobersonJennifer Mitchell Roberson is an author of fantasy and historical literature.Roberson has lived in Arizona since 1957. She grew up in Phoenix, but in 1999 relocated to Flagstaff. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Northern Arizona University in 1982 as an adult student...
- John Linton RobersonJohn Linton RobersonJohn Linton Roberson , also known as JLRoberson, is an American writer, illustrator, and cartoonist.-Biography:His father was Lt. John Linton Roberson III, who served under Col...
- LaTavia RobersonLaTavia RobersonLaTavia Marie Roberson is a two-time Grammy Award–winning American contralto singer-songwriter, as well as an original member of Girl's Tyme which later became Destiny's Child. She was eventually replaced by Farrah Franklin in 2000. She was an original founder of the group with Beyoncé as they...
- Lee RobersonLee RobersonLee Edward Roberson , was the founder of Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Camp Joy, in Harrison, Tennessee....
- Terrance RobersonTerrance RobersonTerrance Roberson is an American professional basketball player. He is 6'7" and plays at small forward....
Other uses
For more information on Roberson family history, go to www.ROBERSONS.us http://www.robersons.usFor the fine wine merchant, see Roberson Wine
Roberson Wine
Roberson Wine is a fine wine merchant based at 348 Kensington High Street in central London. Established in 1991, Roberson Wine sells wines from all around the world and at all price levels, but specialises in wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy and claims to have the most extensive selection of fine...
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Information on Robersonville, NC
See also
- Robertson (disambiguation)
- Robinson (disambiguation)
- Robeson (disambiguation)
- RobasonRobason-Description:Robason is an English surname. When the English found it advantageous, in days of yore, to introduce surnames, there were many ways one could choose the new family name. One method, for instance, was to use an individual’s profession as a surname...