Rodríguez Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Rodríguez mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Rodríguez name
Rodríguez is a patronymic meaning "son of Rodrigo", from the Germanic Hrodric, "famous ruler", a name brought to Spain by the Visigoths. The -ez ending is typical of Castilian patronymics. It is one of the most common surnames in Spain and Latin America and ranks in the top ten in the United States.
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This overview covers the Rodríguez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rodríguez name FAQ
What does the Rodríguez name mean?
Son of Rodrigo, "famous ruler". Common variants include Rodrigues, Rodrigo, Roiz.
Where does the Rodríguez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a Rodríguez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rodríguez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rodríguez coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.