The Roger Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Roger, its origins in France, and the story behind a Roger family crest.
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Origin of the Roger name
Roger comes from the Germanic given name Hrodgar, from hrōd, "fame", and gār, "spear". It was popular among the Normans, who took it to England and Sicily, where Roger II became king in 1130. As a surname Roger is common throughout France, especially in the west and centre.
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This overview covers the Roger name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Roger name FAQ
What does the Roger name mean?
Famous spear. Common variants include Rogier, Rougier, Rogers.
Where does the Roger surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland.
Is there a Roger coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Roger crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Roger coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).