ROBINSHAW
Robinshaw
Robinshaw is a surname of British origin, believed to have originated in the Middle Ages. The surname is thought to be of locational origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Robyn" combined with the term "shaw," which denoted a small wood or thicket. Therefore, Robinshaw may have signified a person who lived near or in a small wooded area.
The Robinshaw surname is relatively rare and is particularly concentrated in certain regions of the United Kingdom. Individuals bearing the Robinshaw surname can be found in historical records, often associated with land ownership, agriculture, or other rural occupations.
Like many surnames in Britain, Robinshaw may have variations in spelling over time, such as Robynshaw or Robenshaw. Variants of the name may have emerged as families moved from one region to another or as a result of changes in language and pronunciation.
Today, individuals with the Robinshaw surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and global mobility. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the rural landscapes of Britain, reflecting the historical roots of many British surnames.
There are approximately 111 people named Robinshaw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Robinshaw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Colin
- Damian
- Eric
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Nicholas
- Simon
Female
- Andrea
- Ann
- Colette
- Gail
- Janet
- Julie
- Margaret
- Maxine
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sheila
Similar and related surnames
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