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		anoncow on Feb 10, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Surnames from nicknames nobody has any more Wholesome read. I didn't know that Robin comes from Robertson. So Robinson is Robertgrandson.

SamBam on Feb 10, 2025 | [–]

It just said Robin used to be a nickname for Robert, so Robinson (or Robins) is basically the same as Robertson (or Roberts).

wrboyce on Feb 10, 2025 | [–]

You know, I've always wondered what the Dickinsons were up to… I much prefer this explanation!

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