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Robinson

Robinson is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name Robin, a diminutive of Robert, with the patronymic suffix -son meaning “son of Robin.” It is one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world and has spread to many other countries through migration and cultural exchange. The name is also used as a place name and occasionally as a given name.

Geography: Places and localities named Robinson exist in multiple countries, particularly in the United States. The

Notable people: The surname has been borne by many public figures, including Jackie Robinson (1919–1972), American

Literature and culture: Robinson Crusoe is the title character of Daniel Defoe’s 1719 novel, one of the

Other uses: In cartography, the Robinson projection is a world map projection introduced by Arthur H. Robinson

name
can
be
found
in
towns,
villages,
and
other
administrative
divisions,
reflecting
its
widespread
use
as
both
a
surname
and
a
geographic
designation.
baseball
player
who
broke
Major
League
Baseball’s
color
barrier.
The
name
appears
across
diverse
fields
such
as
politics,
science,
arts,
and
sports.
most
enduring
works
of
English
literature
and
a
foundational
text
in
the
adventure
genre.
The
name
Robinson
also
appears
in
various
fictional
works
and
media
as
a
character
surname
or
title
element.
in
1963
that
aims
to
balance
distortions
of
size
and
shape
for
global
maps.