Robson is an English surname. Originating in North East England, and derived from ‘Son of Robert’. The name, Robson, can be found all over the North East of England and over the border into Scotland. The Robson family was also a notorious Border Reaver clan being one of the four riding clans of North Tynedale, with the family stronghold being Falstone in Northumberland. Notable people with the surname include:

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Alan Robson Alan Robson (born 1 October 1955) is an English radio presenter, and host of the North East radio talk show, ''Alan Robson's Night Owls''. Radio Robson started his career with Metro Radio in Gateshead, presenting his first show on 12 Novem ...

(born 1955), English radio presenter *

Andrew Robson Andrew Michael Robson OBE (born 1964) is an English professional bridge player, writer and teacher. He is a British and English international. Robson is the bridge columnist for ''The Times'' and '' Country Life''. He was a member of the Gr ...

(born 1964), British international bridge player and columnist * Aurora Robson (born 1972), Canadian-American artist *

Barry Robson Barry Gordon George Robson (born 7 November 1978) is a Scottish football coach and former player, who is the manager of Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers. Robson played as a midfielder for several clubs in Scotland, England and Canada an ...

(born 1978), Scottish footballer * Bert Robson (1916–1990), English footballer *

Bobby Robson Sir Robert William Robson (18 February 1933 – 31 July 2009) was an English football player and coach. His career included periods playing for and later managing the England national team and being a UEFA Cup-winning manager at Ipswich Town. ...

(1933–2009), English football manager *

Bryan Robson Bryan Robson (born 11 January 1957) is an English association football, football manager and former player. He began his career with West Bromwich Albion F.C., West Bromwich Albion in 1972, where he amassed over 200 appearances and was club ca ...

(born 1957), English football manager and player *

Pop Robson Bryan Stanley Robson, better known as Pop Robson (born 11 November 1945) is an English former footballer who played as a centre-forward. He played for Newcastle United, West Ham United, Sunderland, Chelsea and Carlisle United, and scored 265 g ...

(born 1945), English football manager and player * Charles Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Charles Robson (cricketer) Charles Robson (20 June 1859 – 27 September 1943) was an English cricketer, who played first-class cricket as a wicket-keeper for Middlesex between 1881 and 1883, and for Hampshire from 1891 to 1906, for whom he served as captain for three ye ...

(1859–1943), English cricketer and manager ** Charles Robson (aviator) (born 1895, date of death unknown), British World War I flying ace * David Robson (1873–1926), Scottish footballer * Doug Robson (John Douglas Robson) (1942–2020), English footballer for Darlington * Eddie Robson (born 1978), English comedy and science fiction writer *

Edward Robert Robson Edward Robert Robson FRIBA FSA FSI (2 March 1836 – 19 January 1917) was an English architect famous for the progressive spirit of his London state-funded school buildings of the 1870s and early 1880s. Life Born in Durham, he was the elder ...

(1836–1917), English architect *

Euan Robson Euan Robson (born 17 February 1954) is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician. He was the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Roxburgh and Berwickshire from 1999 to 2007. He was defeated at the 2007 election by Conservative John Lamont. ...

(born 1954), Scottish Liberal Democrat politician *

Flora Robson Dame Flora McKenzie Robson (28 March 19027 July 1984) was an English actress and star of the theatrical stage and cinema, particularly renowned for her performances in plays demanding dramatic and emotional intensity. Her range extended from qu ...

(1902–1984), English actress *

Frederick Robson Frederick Robson, born Thomas Frederick Brownbill (22 February 1821 – 12 August 1864) was an English comedian, actor and ballad singer. During his acting career, he combined outstanding comic gifts with the power of moving an audience to a se ...

(1821–1864), English actor, comedian, and ballad singer

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* Gary Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Gary Robson (darts player) Gary "Big Robbo" Robson (born 19 June 1967) is an English professional darts player who plays in World Darts Federation events. Career Robson qualified twice for the World Championships, but was beaten in the first round on each occasion. He ...

(born 1967), English darts player ** Gary Robson (footballer) (born 1965), English footballer ** Gary D. Robson (born 1958), American author *

Guy Coburn Robson Guy Coburn Robson (1888–1945) was a British zoologist, specializing in Mollusca, who first named and described '' Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni'', the colossal squid. Robson studied at the marine biological station in Naples, and joined the staff ...

(1888–1945), British zoologist * Hugh Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Hugh Robson (politician) Hugh Amos Robson (September 9, 1871July 9, 1945) was a politician and judge in Manitoba. He briefly served as leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party in the 1920s. Career Hugh Amos Robson was born in Barrow-in-Furness, England, on September 9, 1871 ...

(1871–1945), Canadian politician and judge in Manitoba ** Hugh Robson (bowls) (fl. 1962–1970), New Zealand lawn bowls competitor **

Hugh Robson (educator) Sir Hugh Norwood Robson (18 October 1917 – 11 December 1977) was a Scottish physician noted as a university administrator in several countries, including Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield from 1966 to 1974 and Principal of the U ...

(1917–1977), Scottish Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield and Principal of the University of Edinburgh *

Helen Walton Helen Robson Walton (December 3, 1919 – April 19, 2007) was an American philanthropist and prominent arts advocate, dedicated to being a grandmother and to her community in Bentonville, Arkansas where she instituted a committee for a national ...

(''née'' Robson; 1919–2007), American wife of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton *

Henry Howey Robson Henry Howey Robson VC (18 February 1894 – 4 March 1964) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Robs ...

(1894–1964), English recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Jack Robson (football manager) John Robson (24 May 1860 – 11 January 1922) was an Englishman who was the full-time secretary manager of Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion, as well as manager of Manchester United. Career Robson started his managerial ...

(1860–1922), English football secretary manager *

Jenny Shipley Dame Jennifer Mary Shipley (née Robson; born 4 February 1952) is a New Zealand former politician who served as the 36th prime minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999. She was the first female prime minister of New Zealand, and the first woma ...

(''née'' Robson; born 1952), New Zealand politician *

Jim Robson Jim Robson OBC (born January 17, 1935) is a former radio and television broadcaster who was the play-by-play announcer of the Vancouver Canucks' games from 1970 to 1999. Broadcasting career Robson started his career at the age of 17 covering ...

(born 1935), Canadian radio and television broadcaster * John Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** John Robson (priest) (1581–1645), English Anglican priest **

John Robson (politician) John Robson (14 March 1824 – 29 June 1892) was a Canadian journalist and politician, who served as the ninth premier of British Columbia. Journalist and activist Robson spent his early life as a merchant in Canada West and Montreal in Canada ...

(1824–1892), Canadian journalist and politician, Premier of the province of British Columbia ** John Robson (Australian footballer) (1933–2011), Australian rules footballer ** John Robson (footballer, born 1950) (1950–2004), English football full-back for Derby County and Aston Villa **

John Robson (public servant) John Lochiel Robson (4 June 1909 – 17 September 1993) was a New Zealand senior public servant and penal reformer. Biography Robson was born in Halcombe, Manawatu, New Zealand in 1909. He graduated Master of Laws from Canterbury University ...

(1909–1993), New Zealand public servant and penal reformer *

Judy Robson Judith Biros Robson (born November 21, 1939) is a retired American nurse, nursing instructor, and Democratic politician from Beloit, Wisconsin. She served 12 years in the Wisconsin Senate and 12 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representin ...

(born 1939), American politician, State Senator from Wisconsin *

Justina Robson Justina Robson (born 11 June 1968 in Leeds, England) is a science fiction author from Leeds, England. Biography and publishing history Justina Robson was born in Leeds on 11 June 1968, and studied philosophy and linguistics at the University o ...

(born 1968), English science fiction author

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Karrin Taylor Robson Karrin Margaret Taylor Robson ( , née Kunasek, born February 7, 1965) is an American attorney, land use consultant, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, she was a member of the Arizona Board of Regents from 2017 until 2021, being ap ...

, American politician from Arizona *

Keith Robson Keith Robson (born 15 November 1953 in Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham) is an English former professional footballer. Robson, who was usually used as a winger or Utility player, played for Newcastle United youth teams before signing with the fi ...

(born 1953), English footballer *

Laura Robson Laura Robson (born 21 January 1994) is a British former professional tennis player. She debuted on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007, and a year later won the Junior Wimbledon championships at the age of 14. As a junior, she also twice reached ...

(born 1994), Australian-English tennis player * Lawrence Robson (1904–1982), British accountant and Liberal Party activist *

Linda Robson Linda Patricia Mary Robson Dunford (' Robson; born 13 March 1958) is an English actress and television presenter. She is best known for playing Tracey Stubbs in the sitcom '' Birds of a Feather'' (1989–1998, 2014–2020), and her appearances ...

(born 1958), English actress and presenter * Lucia St. Clair Robson, American historical novelist * Luis Robson (born 1974), Brazilian football striker * Mark Robson (1913–1978), Canadian-born film director, producer and editor * Matt Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Matt Robson Matthew Peter Robson (born 5 January 1950) is an Australian-born New Zealand politician. He was deputy leader of the Progressive Party, and served in the Parliament from 1996 to 2005, first as a member of the Alliance, then as a Progressive. ...

(born 1950), New Zealand politician ** Matt Robson (footballer, born 1887), English footballer who played for Lincoln City ** Matt Robson (footballer, born 1954), English footballer who played for Darlington *

Matty Robson Matthew James Robson (born 23 January 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a left winger or left back for Hartlepool United, Carlisle United and Shildon. Biography Hartlepool United Robson came through Hartlepool's youth de ...

(born 1985), English footballer *

May Robson Mary Jeanette Robison (19 April 1858 – 20 October 1942), known professionally as May Robson, was an Australian-born America-based actress whose career spanned 58 years, starting in 1883 when she was 25. A major stage actress of the late 19th ...

(1858–1942), Australian-born actress and playwright *

Murray Robson Lieutenant Colonel Ewan Murray Robson (7 March 1906 – 26 August 1974) was an Australian lawyer, soldier and a member of the New South Wales Parliament for over twenty years. Known for most of his life as Murray Robson, he was born in Sydney ...

(1906–1974), Australian lawyer, soldier and a member of the New south Wales Parliament * Naomi Robson, Australian television presenter *

(born 1945), English football centre forward * ichael Robson (born 1961), American Hero

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Ray Robson Ray Robson (born October 25, 1994) is an American chess grandmaster. He achieved the grandmaster title in 2010, at the time the youngest American player to be awarded the title by FIDE. Early life Robson was born in Guam to American father G ...

(born 1994), American chess grandmaster * Richard Robson (politician) (1867–1928), Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly * Richard Robson (chemist) (born 1937), Australian professor in chemistry *

Stewart Robson Stewart Ian Robson (born 6 November 1964) is an English former football player and TV and radio football pundit. He played for Arsenal, West Ham United where he was their player of the season in 1988, and Coventry City. After his footballing ...

(born 1964), English footballer *

Stuart Robson Stuart Robson may refer to: * Stuart Robson (actor) * Stuart Robson (speedway rider) See also

* Stewart Robson, former professional footballer {{disambiguation ...

(1836–1903), American comedic stage actor *

Thomas Robson (disambiguation) Thomas Robson may refer to: * Thomas Robson (actor) (1737–1813), English actor * Thomas Robson (priest) (died 1934), South African priest * Tom Robson (baseball) (1946–2021), American baseball player * Tommy Robson (Durham City footballer), bo ...

, multiple people *

Wade Robson Wade Jeremy William Robson (born 17 September 1982) is an Australian dancer and choreographer. He began performing as a dancer at age five, and has directed music videos and world tours for pop acts such as NSYNC and Britney Spears. Robson was ...

, Australian choreographer *

Wayne Robson Wayne Robson (April 29, 1946 – April 4, 2011) was a Canadian television, stage, voice, and film actor known for playing the part of Mike Hamar, an ex-convict and sometime thief, on the Canadian sitcom '' The Red Green Show'' from 1993 to 2006, ...

(1946–2011), Canadian television, stage, and film actor * William Robson (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** William Robson (1869–1951), Australian parliamentarian and businessman ** William Robson (1843–1920), Australian politician ** William Robson (Canadian politician) (1864–c. 1941), Canadian politician ** William Robson (footballer) (fl. 1895), English football centre forward **

William Robson, Baron Robson William Snowdon Robson, Baron Robson, (10 September 1852 – 11 September 1918) was an England, English lawyer, judge and Liberal Party (UK), Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, House of Commons twice b ...

(1852–1918), British Member of Parliament, law officer, and law lord ** William B. P. Robson, President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute ** William N. Robson (1906–1995), American radio director and producer