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

Robnett, 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 Robnett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robnett in America

Robnett is the 22334th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robnett surname appeared 1,154 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 Robnett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robnett 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 Robnett

The surname Robnett is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Derbyshire. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "rob" and "nett," which together could mean "a clearing in the woods where robbers or bandits lived."

One of the earliest known records of the name Robnett dates back to the late 13th century, where a person named William Robnett was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Derbyshire in 1273. This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Robenet, Robenett, and Robynett, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that era. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 for the county of Staffordshire listed a John Robenet, who may have been a landowner or taxpayer.

During the 16th century, the name Robnett became more widespread across different regions of England. One notable figure from this time was Thomas Robnett, a merchant and trader who lived in London in the late 1500s. He was involved in the importation of goods from the continent and is mentioned in several trade records from that period.

In the 17th century, the Robnett name was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Gloucestershire. A notable example is Richard Robnett, a farmer and landowner from Yorkshire, who was born in 1625 and died in 1698. His family's holdings and contributions to the local community are documented in parish records from that time.

Another significant figure in the history of the Robnett surname was William Robnett, a prominent merchant and shipowner from Bristol, England, who lived from 1685 to 1752. He was involved in the transatlantic trade and is mentioned in several maritime records and port documents from the city of Bristol.

As the centuries progressed, the Robnett name spread further across the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration to the American colonies and other territories. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was likely associated with the rugged lifestyles of those who lived in the forests and clearings of Derbyshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robnett

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

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

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