Robison is an

English language English is a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family, with its earliest forms spoken by the inhabitants of early medieval England. It is named after the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to t ...

patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, al ...

surname, 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, h ...

, of Norse Gaelic origin.) Robison is a rare given name.

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Brian Robison Brian Gale Robison (born April 27, 1983) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and played for the team for 11 seasons. In 173 NFL games, he recorded 289 ta ...

(born 1983), American former NFL player *

Ansel C. Robison Robison of San Francisco was a family-owned bird and animal importer, pet-supply producer, and retail pet shop that began operating during the California Gold Rush and endured until at least 1989. As the ''Saturday Evening Post'' put it in 1953, ...

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Ansel W. Robison Robison of San Francisco was a family-owned bird and animal importer, pet-supply producer, and retail pet shop that began operating during the California Gold Rush and endured until at least 1989. As the ''Saturday Evening Post'' put it in 1953, ...

, 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 reside ...

(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 Darrell Robison (August 30, 1931 – January 14, 2002) was an American alpine skier. He competed in the men's slalom at the 1952 Winter Olympics The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Games ( no, De 6. olympi ...

(1931–2002), American alpine skier * David Fullerton Robison (1816–1859), American politician * Emily Robison (born 1972), American singer-songwriter * George Robison (1931–2016), American NFL player *

Grant Robison Grant Robison (born September 27, 1978) is a retired track athlete, who competed in the middle distance running events. He represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Robison won the bronze medal in the men's 1,500 metres at the 2003 ...

(born 1978), American track and field athlete * Howard W. Robison (1915-1987), American politician *

James Robison (disambiguation) James Robison may refer to: * James Robison (author) (born 1946), American writer * James Robison (televangelist) (born 1943), American televangelist * James W. Robison (1831–1909), American politician, farmer, and rancher * Jim Robison (born 19 ...

, several people * Jim Robison, American bridge player
Jim Robison
(born 1939), American ceramicist and sculptor * Joel Walter Robison (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 po ...

, several people *

Louise Y. Robison Sarah Louisa Yates Robison (May 27, 1866 – March 30, 1946) was the seventh Relief Society General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1928 to 1939. Early life Sarah Louisa "Louise" Yates was born to Tho ...

(1866-1946), American, general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints *

Luther (Luke) Robison Luther may refer to: People * Martin Luther (1483–1546), German monk credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation * Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and leader in the American civil rights movement * Luther (gi ...

(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'', winne ...

(born 1949), American author * Michael Robison (born 1955), Canadian film- and television director * Olin Clyde Robison (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 a ...

(born 1941), American flutist and teacher * Samuel Robison (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 Scottis ...

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

(1894-1968), American composer of popular songs

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Robison Pratt Robison "Robbie" Pratt (born February 25, 1980) is an Olympic pole vaulter and an NCAA national champion. Early life Pratt was born in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia to Elbert Pratt and Anne Hinton Pratt. He was named after the Brigham Young Univer ...

(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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