Definition: A patronymic name meaning "son of Rodrigo." The "ez or es" added to the root signifies "descendant of." The given name Rodrigo is the Spanish form of Roderick, meaning "famous power," from the Germanic elements "hrod, fame and "ric," power.
Surname Origin:
Spanish
Alternate Surname Spellings:
RODIGRUE, RODRIQUES
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