Roberson is a

patronymic surname A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father or a patrilineal ancestor. Different cultures have different ways of producing patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based o ...

and a variant of

Robertson Robertson may refer to: People * Robertson (surname) (includes a list of people with this name) * Robertson (given name) * Clan Robertson, a Scottish clan * Robertson, stage name of Belgian magician Étienne-Gaspard Robert (1763–1837) Plac ...

, derived from the

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ...

Robert The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of ''Hrōþ, Hruod'' () "fame, glory, honour, prais ...

. Over the centuries, there have been many derivations of the Robertson surname, including Robason. The geographical origins of the surname Roberson is Scotland and northern England. Robertson is also a highland clan and also has many derivatives of the name. Notable people with the name include: *

Anthony Roberson Anthony Roberson (born February 14, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. Roberson played college basketball for the University of Florida, and signed with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies as an undrafted free agent in 2005. Ear ...

(born 1983), American basketball player *

André Roberson André Lee Roberson (born December 4, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for ASVEL Basket, LDLC ASVEL of the LNB Élite (LNB) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball, Colorado ...

(born 1991), American basketball player * Chris Roberson (disambiguation), several people * Darryl Roberson (born 1960), American Air Force officer *

Derick Roberson Derick Roberson (born November 15, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). Following two seasons with Texas, Roberson played college football at Sam Houston State. Professional caree ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Ell Roberson Ell Roberson III (born August 13, 1980) is a former American football quarterback. Roberson played in college at Kansas State University and had a brief career with the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was the startin ...

(born 1980), American football player *

Eric Roberson Eric Roberson is an American singer, songwriter, former rapper and music producer. He is sometimes referred to simply as Erro, the name which he later used as part of his label Blue Erro Soul. His first single, "Represent", was released through W ...

(born 1976), American singer, songwriter, and producer * Jaquarii Roberson (born 1998), American football player *

Jennifer Roberson Jennifer Mitchell Roberson (born October 26, 1953) is an American author of fantasy and historical literature. Personal life Roberson has lived in Arizona since 1957. Though she grew up in Phoenix, the author lived in Flagstaff for 12 years ...

(born 1953), American author of fantasy and historical literature *

LaTavia Roberson LaTavia Marie Roberson is an American R&B singer. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as an original member of the R&B group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During her time as a member, Roberson record ...

(born 1981), American singer, songwriter, and actress *

Lee Roberson Lavern "Lee" Edward Roberson (November 24, 1909 – April 29, 2007) was an American pastor and evangelist. He was the founder of Tennessee Temple University and Temple Baptist Seminary in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Camp Joy, in Harrison, T ...

(1909–2007), American Baptist minister, founder of Tennessee Temple University * Paula Roberson, American biostatistician *

Terrance Roberson Terrance Roberson (born December 30, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. At 6'7", he played as a small forward. Roberson played at California State University, Fresno, averaging 16.3 points per game during his senior seas ...

(born 1976), American basketball player

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