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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname RODRIGUEZ

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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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Common Surname Search Tips
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RODRIGUEZ Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of RODRIQUEZ ancestors around the world.

RODRIGUEZ Family Trees on the Web
The AOL Genealogy Forum has collected a number of Web pages related to Rodriguez genealogy.

FamilySearch - RODRIGUEZ Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the RODRIQUEZ surname.

RODRIGUEZ Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Rodriguez surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - RODRIGUEZ Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Rodriguez surname.

Cousin Connect - RODRIGUEZ Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname RODRIGUEZ, and sign up for free notification when new Rodriguez queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - RODRIGUEZ Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name RODRIGUEZ.

MyCinnamonToast.com - RODRIGUEZ Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the RODRIGUEZ surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.


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