Robinson Cemetery Records
Search burial records, grave locations, and genealogy data for the Robinson family name across all 50 states.
🏺 Origin of the Robinson Surname
Robinson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Robin," where Robin is a medieval English diminutive of Robert (from Germanic Hrodebert — fame + bright). Robinson developed primarily in northern England, Yorkshire, and the East Midlands. It became extremely common in the 16th–18th centuries.
🇺🇸 Robinson Families in American History
Robinson families came to America from England and Scotland throughout the colonial era. The name is found across all regions but is particularly common in the South and Mid-Atlantic. Robinson is also in the top-25 most common African American surnames — Jackie Robinson's family is among the most famous.
Where Robinson Families Are Concentrated
| State | Notes |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | Very high Robinson concentration; deep colonial heritage |
| Tennessee | Strong Appalachian Scots-English Robinson heritage |
| Virginia | Colonial-era Robinson families with well-documented records |
| Georgia | High African American Robinson population; Jackie Robinson family from here |
| Pennsylvania | Quaker Robinson families from colonial settlement |
Famous Americans Named Robinson
Baseball player who broke MLB color barrier; buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY
World boxing champion; buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, CA
Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning poet; buried in Gardiner, ME
Motown singer and songwriter
Sample Robinson Burial Records
| Name | Birth | Death | Cemetery | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson | 1919 | 1972 | Cypress Hills Cemetery | NY |
Search Tips for Robinson Family Records
Jackie Robinson family: Cairo, Georgia records and Brooklyn, NY records document this famous family
Quaker Robinson families in Pennsylvania: Friends' (Quaker) meeting records are exceptionally well-preserved
Scottish Robinson families: Edinburgh and Borders region records for pre-emigration research
African American Robinson in Georgia: important to search both Freedmen's Bureau and Baptist church records
Search for Robison (without the second B) — a common alternate spelling in some records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Robinson and Robertson?
Both mean "son of Robert/Robin." Robertson developed primarily in Scotland; Robinson in England. They are distinct but related surnames. Scottish Robertson families and English Robinson families share the same root given name but are not the same family line.
Are there variant spellings of Robinson in older records?
Robison (without the second B) appears fairly commonly in 18th and 19th-century American records. Robbinson (double B double N) is rare. Most records use the standard Robinson spelling.
Can I find Robinson family records that predate American immigration?
Yorkshire county records and the Pilgrim Robinson family records from Leiden (Netherlands) are accessible through British archives. The famous pastor John Robinson who ministered to the Mayflower Pilgrims is among the best-documented early Robinsons.
Was Smokey Robinson born Robinson or was it a stage name?
William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. was born Robinson — his real surname. His family is from Detroit, and records from the 1940s onward document the family. Stage names are worth checking when searching entertainment-era records.
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