Rodas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe noble Spanish surname Rodas is toponymic in origin, based on the name of the place where the initial bearer once resided or held land. The surname Rodas 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 Rodas familyThe surname Rodas was first found in the mountains of Burgos, in the northern regions of the Iberian peninsula. Early records of the name Rodas 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 Rodas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rodas research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1505 and 1565 are included under the topic Early Rodas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rodas Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Roda, Rota, Roa, Ruedas and others. Early Notables of the Rodas familyAnother 45 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rodas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rodas RankingIn the United States, the name Rodas is the 7,131st most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
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