Rodrigo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The prestigious surname Rodrigo originated in Spain, a country which has figured prominently in world affairs for hundreds of years. The name is patronymic in origin, deriving from the name of the father of the initial bearer, and its roots can be traced back to the Visigoths, the Germanic tribe who ruled Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries. Rodrigo is derived from the Germanic personal name "Hrodric," which is composed of the elements "hrod," meaning "renown," and "ric," meaning "power." Thus, the name Rodrigo combines this personal name with the patronymic suffix "-ez," and refers to "a famous ruler."

Early Origins of the Rodrigo family

The surname Rodrigo was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Rodrigo family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rodrigo research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1194, 1199, 1228, 1300, 1380, 1410, 1440 and 1581 are included under the topic Early Rodrigo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rodrigo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rodríguez, Rodriguez, Rhodriquez, Rhodriguez, Rodriz, Rodríguiz, Rodriguiz, Rodrigo, Roderiz, Ruderiz, Roiz and many more.

Early Notables of the Rodrigo family

Prominent among members of the family

Rodrigo Rodríguez, Count of Castile in 1228

Rodrigo Ranking

In France, the name Rodrigo is the 6,470^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Rodrigo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rodrigo Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Francis Rodrigo, who landed in New Jersey in 1776 2
Joseph Rodrigo, who landed in New Jersey in 1776 2

Rodrigo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bartolome Rodrigo, who landed in America in 1817 2
Gabriel Rodrigo, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1821 2
Aries Rodrigo, who arrived in Rio de Is Plata in 1835 2
M Rodrigo, aged 25, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1839 2
Marcelino Rodrigo, aged 30, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1839 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Rodrigo (post 1700) +

Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (b. 2003), American singer-songwriter and actress, known for her roles on the Disney television programs Bizaardvark (2016–2019) and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2022)
Joaquín Rodrigo, Spanish composer and guitarist
Maximiliano Rodrigo Pereira Cardozo (1993-2020), Uruguayan professional footballer who played as a defender in 160 matches
Fabián Rodrigo Guevara Arredondo (b. 1968), retired Chilean footballer
Álex Rodrigo da Rosa Comelles (b. 1976), Bolivian football midfielder
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira (b. 1976), Brazilian mixed martial artist
Christian Rodrigo Zurita (b. 1979), Argentine football midfielder playing for Gaziantepspor
Andrés Rodrigo López (b. 1963), Italian cellist and conductor
Rodrigo Pardo García -Peña (1958-2024), Colombian journalist, academic and diplomat
Rodrigo Espinel, Spanish producer, known for Below Zero (2021)

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)