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Robertson Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "robertson" is "son of robert", and is used often for "surname".
Robertson Name Details
The name Robertson is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Robert. In English, it means 'Son of Robert', indicating that the bearer of the surname is a descendant of someone named Robert. The name Robert itself comes from the Germanic elements 'hrod', meaning 'fame', and 'berht', meaning 'bright'. It is a common surname in English-speaking countries and Scotland, where it is often used as a clan name.