Robin Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Robin surname: its meaning, its roots in France, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Robin name
Robin is a French pet form of Robert, a Germanic name joining hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright". The diminutive was popular in medieval France and England. As a surname it is common throughout France, especially in the centre and west, and in Quebec.
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This overview covers the Robin name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, England and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Robin name FAQ
What does the Robin name mean?
Little Robert, bright fame. Common variants include Robinet, Robins, Robertson.
Where does the Robin surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, England and Belgium.
Is there a Robin coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Robin crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Robin coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).