Robison is an

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, meaning "son of Rob" (a shortened form of

Robert The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, honou ...

, of Norse Gaelic origin.) Robison is a rare

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* Brian Robison (born 1983), American former NFL player * Ansel C. Robison and Ansel W. Robison, animal dealers in San Francisco *

Bruce Robison Bruce Ben Robison (born June 11, 1966) is an American, Austin-based Texas country music singer-songwriter. Bruce and his brother, fellow singer-songwriter Charlie Robison, grew up in Bandera, Texas, near San Antonio, and he currently resides i ...

(born 1966), American singer-songwriter; brother of Charlie Robison *

Carson Robison Carson Jay Robison ( – ) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although his impact is generally forgotten today, he played a major role in promoting country music in its early years through numerous recordings and radio appear ...

(1890-1957), American singer-songwriter *

Charlie Robison Charles Fitzgerald Robison (born September 1, 1964) is a retired American country music singer-songwriter. His brother, Bruce Robison, and his sister, Robyn Ludwick, are also singer-songwriters. Career After a knee injury at ''Southwest Texas ...

(1964–2023), American singer-songwriter; brother of Bruce Robison * Darrell Robison (1931–2002), American alpine skier *

David Fullerton Robison David Fullerton Robison (May 28, 1816 – June 24, 1859) was an Opposition Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Early life David F. Robison (nephew of David Fullerton) was born in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania, n ...

(1816–1859), American politician *

Emily Robison Emily Burns Strayer ( Erwin, previously Robison; born August 16, 1972) is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the country band The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks. Strayer plays banjo, dobro ...

(born 1972), American singer-songwriter * George Robison (1931–2016), American NFL player * Grant Robison (born 1978), American track and field athlete *

Howard W. Robison Howard Winfield Robison (October 30, 1915 – September 26, 1987) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Robison was born in Owego, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1937 and receive ...

(1915-1987), American politician * James Robison (disambiguation), several people * Jim Robison, American bridge player
Jim Robison
(born 1939), American ceramicist and sculptor *

Joel Walter Robison Joel or Yoel is a name meaning "Yahweh Is God" and may refer to: * Joel (given name), origin of the name including a list of people with the first name. * Joel (surname), a surname * Joel (footballer, born 1904), Joel de Oliveira Monteiro, Brazili ...

(1815-1889), leader in Texas independence and state representative for Fayette County *

John Robison (disambiguation) John Robison may refer to: *John Robison (physicist) (1739–1805), Scottish physicist, inventor, and conspiracy theorist *Sir John Robison (inventor) (1778–1843), his son, Scottish inventor and writer * John J. Robison, 19th-century Michigan pol ...

, several people * Louise Y. Robison (1866-1946), American, general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints * Luther (Luke) Robison (born ?), Writer and restorer of the historic Round Barn of Arcadia *

Mary Robison Mary Cennamo Robison (born January 14, 1949 in Washington, D.C., United States) is an American short story writer and novelist. She has published four collections of stories, and four novels, including her 2001 novel ''Why Did I Ever'', winn ...

(born 1949), American author *

Michael Robison Michael Robison (born August 29, 1955) is a Canadian film and television director. Since the late 1980s, he has amassed a number of directorial credits namely ''21 Jump Street'', ''Tropical Heat'', '' Poltergeist: The Legacy'' (also producer), ' ...

(born 1955), Canadian film- and television director *

Olin Clyde Robison Olin Clyde Robison (May 12, 1936 – October 22, 2018) served as the thirteenth president of Middlebury College, 1975–1990. A native of Anacoco, Louisiana, Robison studied at Baylor University and Southwestern Theological Seminary, and received ...

(1936–2018), American, president of Middlebury College *

Paula Robison Paula Robison (born June 8, 1941) is a flute soloist and teacher. Early life and education Paula Robison was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of David V. and Naomi Robison, an actor. David Robison was a playwright and writer for film ...

(born 1941), American flutist and teacher *

Samuel Robison Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison CB, USN (May 10, 1867 – November 20, 1952) was a United States Navy officer whose service extended from the 1890s through the early 1930s. He held several major commands during World War I, and from 1928 to 193 ...

(1867-1952), American, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy *

Shona Robison Shona McRory Robison (born 26 May 1966) is a Scottish politician serving as the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government since 2021. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has been the Member of the Scottish ...

(born 1966), member of the Scottish Parliament * Stephanie Robison (born 1976), American artist *

Tommy Robison Tommy Robison is a former player in the National Football League. Biography Robison was born Tommy Levell Robison, Jr. on November 17, 1961 in Merkel, Texas. Career Robison was drafted by the Cleveland Browns from the Houston Gamblers in the ...

(born 1961), American football player *

Willard Robison Willard Robison (September 18, 1894 – June 24, 1968) was an American vocalist, pianist, and composer of popular songs, born in Shelbina, Missouri. His songs reflect a rural, melancholy theme steeped in Americana and their warm style has dr ...

(1894-1968), American composer of popular songs

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* Robison Pratt (born 1980), Saudi Arabian-born Mexican Olympic pole vaulter and NCAA national champion *

Robison Wells Robison Wells (born April 4, 1978) is an American novelist and blogger. Personal life Robison Wells, the brother of author Dan Wells, was a reluctant reader as a child. He did not become interested in writing until he was in college. He gradu ...

(born 1978), American novelist

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