Robinet

Robinet Meaning & Origin

About Robinet
The surname Robinet is of French origin and is derived from the given name Robin, which itself is a diminutive form of Robert. The name Robinet is primarily occupational in nature, as it was originally used to denote someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker. The name is derived from the Old French word "robinet," meaning "tap" or "faucet," which was a tool commonly used by coopers in their trade. Over time, the surname Robinet has evolved and spread beyond its occupational origins, becoming a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Robinet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Robinet: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Robinet based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Robinet is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPNT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 B AH0 N AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/robinet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R153

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Robinet in Braille

Here's how to represent Robinet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Robinet in braille

How to sign the name Robinet using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Robinet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Robinet in sign language

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