United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
"Robert is a distinguished scientist who discovered that certain human genes contain non-coding sequences known as introns."
United States evangelist (born 1918)
"Robert Roberts, a prominent American evangelist born in 1918, traveled extensively to spread his religious message across the country."
United States writer remembered for his historical novels about colonial America (1885-1957)
"Many readers still enjoy Roberts' vivid depictions of life in colonial America."
a Welsh pirate credited with having taken more than 400 ships (1682-1722)
"The history books often refer to Roberts as the notorious Welsh pirate who commanded over four hundred captured vessels between 1682 and 1722."
plural of Robert
"The Roberts family gathered for their annual holiday dinner."
A English and Welsh patronymic surname, from given names from the given name Robert.
"The Roberts family has lived in that village for generations as a traditional English surname derived from their ancestor's first name."
Roberts is simply the plural form of the name Robert. It entered English alongside the surname itself as a way to refer to multiple people with that name.