Etymology and History of the Surname

View Name: ROBINS.

ROBINS

Derivation:
An Anglo/Frnch surname meaning 'son of Robin' thought to derive from the forename Robert, meaning 'famous/bright'.

History:
A derivative of the forename Robert, became popular after the character 'Robin Hood' and 'Robin Goodfellow'(Puck from a Midsummer Night's Dream).

Linked Surnames:
Robbins, Robbin, Roben, Robens, Robinson, Robinsons, Robines, Robyns, Robinett, Robinette, Reuben, Reubens, Rubins, Rubin

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