A Scottish surname of Robertson originated in the western region of Scotland, The Robertson surname refers to the son of Robert.

Spelling variations include MacInroy, MacConachie, MacConkey, MacConckey, MacRailbeirt and MacLagan.

The surname of Robertson is very common throughout most of Scotland.

In Lancashire and London, England are where most with the Robertson surname live.
In the United States Robertson is found in Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia and New York.

Famous: Jerry Robertson (professional baseball player), Lloyd Robertson (journalist in Canada), Jeanne Robertson (singer in Scotland), Patricia Hilliard Robertson (U. S. astronaut), Charles Grant Robertson (historian for England), George Croom Robertson (19th century philosopher of Scotland), John Robertson (19th century premier of New South Wales, Australia) and P. L. Robertson (inventor of the Robertson screwdriver).