Robbins Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Robbins last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Robbins last name
Meaning of the Robbins last name: son of Robin. Robbins means "son of Robin", a pet form of Robert, a Norman name meaning "bright fame". It is most common in the south and west of England, while Robinson belongs more to the north. The name reached New England early. A curious detail: Robin was such a popular pet name in the Middle Ages that it gave the little red-breasted bird its English name.
Arms associated with the Robbins name
A curious English detail: younger sons added small marks to their father's arms, so brothers named Robbins could each carry a slightly different shield.
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Robbins name FAQ
What does the Robbins name mean?
Son of Robin. Common variants include Robins, Robinson, Robyns.
Where does the Robbins surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Ireland.
Is there a Robbins coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Robbins coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.