Roberson (surname)

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Roberson is a patronymic surname and a variant of Robertson, derived from the given name Robert. [1] Over the centuries, there have been many derivations of the Robertson surname, including Robason. [2] [3] The geographical origins of the surname Roberson is Scotland and northern England. Robertson is also a highland clan and also has many derivatives of the name. [1] [4]

Notable people with the name include:

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