Robert

Meaning

Bright fame, from Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright).

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name 'Robert', composed of 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright, famous). The surname originated as a patronymic from this extremely popular personal name in medieval France.

About the Robert Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Germanic personal name Robert, indicating descent from an ancestor with that name. It has been extremely common in France since the medieval period.

Distribution

One of the most common surnames in France and throughout the French-speaking world.