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Origin of Rob Total Records: 19  Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: The name of Robidou is a pejorative diminutive of Robert and is traced back to the 13th century in Tintiniac, France, where last names were taken or given based on where the family was living; from a peculiarity of his body; from his job; or in this case from the surname being used. I have come across many spellings of the name during my research. - from The Robidous in North America 350 Years 1643- 1993 Published U.S.A. 1993. Surnames: Rabideau, Robidoux Submitted by: Laura Johnson Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Nickolas & Mary Roberts in North Georgia mid 1850, Married in Madison County Ga Surnames: Roberts Submitted by: John Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Ancestors and descendents of Les M. Mock and Lucinda 'Cindy' Roberts of GA. Surnames: Roberts Submitted by: phoennix@netzero.net Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Daniel J. Roberts son to Abraham A Roberts Lowell Mass. 1880's Surnames: Roberts Submitted by: Mary Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Susan A( CHICK) Roberts- B -1823 York Main F-Abraham Chick M- Mary Chick Surnames: Roberts Submitted by: Donna Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Looking for grandfather, I. N. (Isaac Newton) Robinson, born abt. 1860, probably VA or WV. s/o John Rion (or Ryan) Robinson. One time notary public in Wetzel Co. Siblings: Henry, Thomas, Joseph, Mae, Martha, Mary, Sara. Died 4 Sept, 1944. Married twice, first wife unknown, children: Lafayette, Josephine, Mary Ann, John, Lucretia. Second wife (c 1900): Mary Catherine Glover. children: Carl Newton, Inez, Clark Roosevelt, Dare, Olive, Marie (d-age6), stillborn boy. Surnames: Robinson Submitted by: H. Dale Robinson Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Ann, b. Dec 23, 1809 Frankton, Shropshire, UK. Baseborn son, Thomas b. Mar 26, 1841. Thomas married Elizabeth THOMASON, 8 children. Thomas and Elizabeth moved to California, USA. Thomas's mother Ann disappeared after his birth, can't locate any information on her. Surnames: ROBERTS Submitted by: Charlotte Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: James, b. 1760, Shropshire. Married Elizabeth MOLES. 8 children, Robert, Mary, Edward, Susan, Anne, James, Elizabeth, Ellis. Surnames: ROBERTS Submitted by: Charlotte Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: I can trace my dads line only back to his father.My grandfathers name was Claude Isaiah Roberson,born,june 8,1885 in or around Rome,Ga.He died in 1941.I am looking forward to any help at all.Thanks Tommy W.Roberson Surnames: ROBERSON Submitted by: Wayne Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Researching Robuck's from Adams Co.,OH. Surnames: Robuck Submitted by: P. Byrd Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: the name Robins orginates in two seperate sources. One is from the Robini-Rubini'sof Italy, or rather what was Italy -which is now Nice FRance -where many still reside. Apparently there was a 'tribe' in Rome once, called the Robini's. The other group are from Cornwall England and their family chest has 'robin' birds on it. whereas the family crest of the other branch of Robins has fleu de lys. All name varients including Robinson, Robbins Robyns are fromthe saame origins as Robins. Surnames: Robins Submitted by: gill laver mahoney Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Robertshaw refers to a lost place-name in Heptonstall, WYRKS. Due to the family selling the barn for use as a baptist chapel to the greenwood family, the place robertshaw became know as the "Chapel at Heptonstall Slack". Surnames: Robertshaw Submitted by: jean novak Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: trying to locate anyone who can help me create a family tree for my children. Surnames: Roberts Submitted by: Diane Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: william burnhope robson born 28th march 1899 newcastle upon tyne Surnames: robson Submitted by: elsie robson Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: The surname Robinson in its origin merely stands for the 'son of Robin.' Robin was a mediaeval diminutive or nickname for Robert, examples being Robin Goodfellow, Robin Hood, and so on in England. Surnames: Robinson Submitted by: History of West Virginia Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: There are claims that the Robertsons are the oldest documented clan in Scottish history, descended from the Celtic Earls of Atholl, who in turn were from a line of the kings of Dalriada. Conan, the second son of Henry, 3rd Earl of Atholl inherited extensive lands including Glenorchie. His descendant, Duncan, was the first chief of the Clan Donnachaidh. When surnames began to emerge, they adopted Robertson of Struan from Robert, the 4th chief. (Others adopted names such as Duncanson, MacConochie, Collier and Reid). Robert obtained a charter for his lands in 1451. Other Robertson families were Robertson of Lude and Robertson of Straloch. The first recorded Robertson was in 1371 but his origins are unknown. The Robertsons were loyal to Robert the Bruce and to the Stewart kings - Alastair the 17th chief took up arms for the Stewarts in 1689, was pardoned in 1703 but took part in both the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Uprisings. There are Robertsons in many parts of Scotland with a concentration in Dundee and Perth. It is the fifth most common name in Scotland. The present chief is Alexander Haldane Robertson and there is a Clan Museum between Blair Atholl and Struan. The clan motto is "Virtutis gloria merces" ("Glory is the reward of valour"). There are Robertson (or related) clan Web sites here and here as well as here Surnames: Robertson Submitted by: Paul Robertson Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Geister means "Ghosts" in german. I have no idea how it originated. Surnames: Geister, Robertson Submitted by: JOhn Robertson Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: Rabenstein bedeutet Bewohner des wei?en schnellen fl?ssigen klebrigen Wassers! Sehr Spass! Surnames: Rabenstein, Rybinstone, Robinson, raebonesotinnybig Submitted by: Origin of Rob, Meaning of Rob Origin: this name is originay from Poland it's meaning is curious in the late 1800's a polish family wearing the szkrobol name imigrated in England after sevral lived years in britin the family grew and in the early 1900's a man wich his ancestors were szkrobols became king of England but after 2 years he was mudered Surnames: szkrobol Submitted by: lyly-anne 2/17/2012 12:50 PM Page 1 of 1

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