Robynson

Robynson is a surname of English origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it derives from the given name of an ancestor, in this case, "Robin." The "-son" suffix signifies "son of." Therefore, Robynson literally means "son of Robin." The name Robin itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame."

The surname Robynson, and its variant Robinson, became established in England over centuries. As surnames began to be adopted more widely, individuals who were the son of a man named Robin would have been identified as "Robin's son," which eventually evolved into the surname Robynson or Robinson. Records of the surname can be found dating back to the medieval period.

Over time, families bearing the Robynson surname migrated. Some settled in other parts of the United Kingdom, while others ventured to various countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. As a result, Robynson is now a surname found in many different nations, though its prevalence may vary. The surname is not exceptionally common but is recognizable.