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

Robers, 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 Robers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robers in America

Robers is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robers surname appeared 442 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 Robers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robers 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 Robers

The surname ROBERS is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a variant spelling of the occupational surname "Robber," which referred to someone who made or sold robes.

In the 13th century, the name was commonly spelled "Robber" or "Robbere," and it appeared in various historical records and documents from that time. One of the earliest known references to the name is in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, England, from 1273, where a person named Thomas Robbere was listed.

As the English language evolved, the spelling of the name gradually transformed from "Robbere" to "Rober" and eventually "ROBERS." This transition was likely influenced by regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions in medieval times.

The name ROBERS can be found in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mention a William Rober. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1334 list a John Rober.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname ROBERS was Richard ROBERS, born around 1350 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry.

Another notable figure was Sir John ROBERS (c. 1420-1492), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol, England. He played a significant role in the city's trade and was involved in various civic affairs.

In the 16th century, the name ROBERS appeared in the records of the College of Arms in London, where a coat of arms was granted to the ROBERS family of Gloucestershire in 1583.

During the 17th century, Thomas ROBERS (1609-1675) was a well-known English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Wolvercote in Oxfordshire.

In the 18th century, William ROBERS (1737-1803) was a renowned English engraver and artist known for his intricate landscapes and architectural prints.

Throughout its history, the surname ROBERS has been associated with various place names and locations, including ROBERS Cross in Gloucestershire, ROBERS Green in Oxfordshire, and ROBERS Hill in Worcestershire, suggesting the family's longstanding presence in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robers

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

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 Robers 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 Robers 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 Robers was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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