ROBERTS

Source: Old Germanic (through Old French and Middle English)

Root Word: Old Germanic root: *Hrōþi- (fame, glory) + *berhtaz (brightness, shine)

Derived From: Derived from the masculine given name Robert. Roberts is the genitive form of Robert (Robert's) or its plural form, used as a patronymic, meaning 'son of Robert' or 'member of Robert's family'.

Meaning: Etymologically, it means 'one belonging to Robert' or 'Robert's child'. The base name Robert means 'glorious fame'.

Popularity History: As a surname, Roberts first appears in records in England in the 13th century and spread widely over the following centuries. It remains extremely popular throughout the English-speaking world, particularly Wales, where it is one of the most common surnames. Its popularity is closely linked to the popularity of the given name Robert in the Middle Ages.