Find out how popular the last name Robbie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Robbie.

Robbie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Robbie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robbie in America

Robbie is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robbie surname appeared 350 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Robbie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robbie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Robbie

The surname Robbie has its origins in medieval Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French personal name "Robert," which itself comes from the Germanic elements "hrod" (meaning "fame" or "renown") and "berht" (meaning "bright" or "famous"). The name Robert was introduced to Scotland by Norman settlers and eventually evolved into various Scottish surnames, including Robbie, Robie, Roby, and Robson.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Robbie surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The entry "William Roby de Dunfermelyn" suggests that the name was present in the Scottish town of Dunfermline during that period.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, the Robbie surname appeared in various forms in Scottish historical records, such as the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland. For example, in 1405, a "Robertus Roby" is mentioned as a tenant in the lands of Cragmyll (modern-day Craigmillar, near Edinburgh).

The Robbie surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Sir John Robbie (c. 1450-1518), a Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Dunkeld and was a prominent figure in the Scottish Renaissance. Another notable bearer of the name was George Robbie (1788-1833), a Scottish poet and songwriter known for his works in the Scots dialect.

In the 19th century, the Robbie surname gained further prominence with the birth of Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), the renowned Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer best known for his works "Treasure Island," "Kidnapped," and "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."

Other notable figures with the Robbie surname include James Robbie (1859-1934), a Scottish engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of the modern bicycle; and Sir Michael Robbie (1930-2018), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Kwik Fit automotive repair chain.

While the Robbie surname is most commonly associated with Scotland, it has also been found in various parts of England, particularly in the northwest region, where it may have been introduced by Scottish migrants or settlers. The name has also spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to Scottish emigration in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robbie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Robbie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Robbie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Robbie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Robbie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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