Roda History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe noble Spanish surname Roda is toponymic in origin, based on the name of the place where the initial bearer once resided or held land. The surname Roda is taken directly from the Spanish word "rueda," derived from the Latin "rota," meaning literally "arched wood that forms a bow." The word in Catalan is "roda," also meaning "wheel." Early Origins of the Roda familyThe surname Roda was first found in the mountains of Burgos, in the northern regions of the Iberian peninsula. Early records of the name Roda show that Francisco de Perellos, Carmalengo del Rey, was granted the noble title of Viscount of Rueda by Pedro IV de Aragon in 1366. Early History of the Roda familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Roda research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1505 and 1565 are included under the topic Early Roda History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Roda Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Roda, Rota, Roa, Ruedas and others. Early Notables of the Roda familyAnother 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Roda Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Roda RankingIn France, the name Roda is the 5,427th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Roda Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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