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Robertson Family Crest & Name Meaning

Son of Robert, a name meaning 'bright fame'. Below: where the name comes from, and an original Robertson crest you can have made into a blanket or rug with your own line of text.

Original Robertson crest design: a shield with a thistle
ROBERTSON
Est. 1998
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OriginScottish
MeaningSon of Robert
Crest symbolA thistle

Where the Robertson name comes from

Scottish and English patronymic from Robert plus -son, especially common in Scotland, where Robert was the name of three kings including Robert the Bruce. Robert is from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame'. It began in Scotland and northern England.

Spellings and related forms: Roberts, Robson, Robinson, Robertsen (Danish/Norwegian), Robertsson (Swedish).

About this crest

The thistle, Scotland's emblem, marks the country where this name is most at home.

Most surnames have no single "family crest". In heraldry, a coat of arms belonged to one person and passed down one line of descent. Sites that sell "the Robertson coat of arms" usually show the arms of one historic family that shared the name. Ours is different on purpose: an original design built from what the name means, which any Robertson can own honestly.

Sizes and prices

ProductSizePrice
Velveteen blanket30 × 40 in$59
Velveteen blanket50 × 60 in$75
Velveteen blanket60 × 80 in$89
Area rug24 × 36 in$95
Area rug36 × 60 in$130
Area rug48 × 72 in$170

Blankets: soft velveteen plush (100% polyester), printed on one side; may run up to 3 in. short of the listed size. Rugs: polyester chenille with hemmed edges and a coated backing, for indoor use. Both are printed in the USA (Georgia and North Carolina).

Questions

Is this the official Robertson coat of arms?

No. Coats of arms were granted to individual people, not to everyone who shares a surname, so there is no single Robertson coat of arms that every Robertson can claim. This crest is our own original design. The shield shows a thistle, chosen from the meaning of the name.

Can I change the text?

Yes. The family name is always Robertson. Type your own line underneath: a year, first names or a place. Leave it empty if you want the name alone.

Do I see it before it is printed?

Yes. We email you a proof of your exact artwork before anything is printed. Nothing goes to production until you approve it.

How long does it take?

Each piece is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes up to 10 business days, then a few days in the mail, so allow 2 to 3 weeks. US shipping is free. Ordering for a date? Order early.

What if it arrives damaged or misprinted?

Tell us within 30 days with a photo and we reprint it at no charge. Because every piece carries your name, we cannot take back an item that arrived as approved.

Sources

Name meanings come from the sources above, checked 2026-10. Where scholars disagree, we say so.

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