ROBE
Robe
The surname Robe is of English origins and is thought to be a locational name derived from places named "Roby" in Lancashire or "Roby" in Devon. It could also be derived from the Old French word "robe," which was used to denote a garment worn as a mark of honour or office. In this context, it could have been an occupational surname for a robe-maker or someone who was in charge of the robes of a noble household.
The surname Robe is recorded in various spellings, including Rob, Robb, and Robson. It is most prevalent in northern England and Scotland. The name has been found in historical records dating back to the early medieval period, indicating its long-standing presence in British history.
Individuals bearing the surname Robe have been noted in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. Notable bearers of the name include John Robe, a Scottish minister and author; and Caroline Robe, a renowned British artist known for her landscapes.
The surname Robe continues to be found in Britain and its former colonies around the world, illustrating the enduring legacy of this ancient and distinguished name.
Typical given names associated with the Robe surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Barry
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kamal
- Michael
- Raymond
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Warren
- William
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- April
- Christine
- Donna
- Doreen
- Emily
- Jacqueline
- Janice
- Jean
- Joanne
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Vicky
Similar and related surnames
- Rob
- Robbe
- Robb
- Roba
- Robbie
- Robbs
- Robba
- Roben
- Rober
- Robel
- Robee
- Robbi
- Orbe
- Raab
- Raabe
- Rab
- Raba
- Rabb
- Rabbe
- Rabbee
- Rabbi
- Rabbie
- Rabe
- Rabea
- Rabeau
- Rabee
- Rabi
- Rabia
- Rabie
- Rabiee
- Rabiei
- Rabiu
- Rabu
- Rahbi
- Raib
- Raub
- Rauba
- Raube
- Raybe
- Reb
- Reba
- Rebai
- Rebba
- Rebi
- Rebo
- Reeb
- Riba
- Ribao
- Ribau
- Ribb
- Ribbe
- Ribe
- Ribee
- Ribi
- Riebe
- Robbey
- Robbio
- Robby
- Robes
- Robey
- Robez
- Robi
- Robie
- Robl
- Robo
- Robs
- Robt
- Robu
- Roby
- Roibu
- Roob
- Roub
- Roubi
- Rub
- Ruba
- Rubb
- Rubbi
- Rubbo
- Rube
- Rubi
- Rubia
- Rubie
- Rubio
- Rueb
- Ryb
- Ryba
- Wyroba
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 220 people named Robe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Robe.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Robe
- Leighanne Robe - Scottish football player
- William Robe - Army officer (1765 to 1820)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.