Robeson

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surname/ˈɹoʊb.sən/surname/ˈɹɒb.sən/surname/ˈɹoʊ.bɪ.sʌn/surname/ˈɹɒb.ɪ.sʌn/

proper noun

A surname transferred from the given name.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A surname transferred from the given name.
  2. A township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
  3. abbreviationellipsisEllipsis of Robeson County.

Origin

From Middle English; equivalent to Rob + -son.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

Robeson. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Robeson

MLA

“Robeson.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Robeson. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Robeson,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Robeson.

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